Saving Money on Gas, Part 1

I realize that my post titled 301 Saving Money Posts -- Hundreds of Ideas on How to Save Money was a bit long and it can get pretty over-whelming to look at all those money saving tips at once. As such, I decided to post sub-sections of that list every once in awhile so you can look at all the money saving posts I have on one particular topic (a much more manageable task.) Today I'm listing ways to save money on gas. Here goes:

• 10 Car-Care Tips that Save Gas

• 10 Ways Being a Smart Driver Saves You Gas

• 10 Ways to Find Cheap Gas

• Comments: Money Saving Tips: Cut Your Costs at the Gas Pump

• Cut Gas Costs

• Cut Your Costs at the Gas Pump

• Five Tips to Saving at the Pump

• Gas Versus Water

• More Ways to Save on Gas

Comments

[Matt in CA]

I like the list of 10 Car-Care tips to save gas, but I have one concern about the blanket statement "use the lowest octane rating". I am of the belief that you should go with the minimum factory recommendation in the manual. You may save money on the short term, but long term engine trouble could cost much more than the savings on fuel. My opinion is that the minimum factory octane recommendation should be part of the research when considering the purchase of a vehicle.

[FMF]

Clarification for all -- I recommend using the lowest octane gas that your vehicle's manufacturer recommends.