All posts tagged Gasoline

Oil is not all about gas.

Ever wonder how to impact the consumption of oil? The supply and demand principle is the way. Knee-jerk reaction is stop driving. Yes, that will make an impact, but how would you react if you could make a bigger impact in your kitchen, laundry, bathroom and trash can than you can in your car?

A Dozen Ways to Save $5 by Noon

Let’s return to M3’s roots for a post, shall we? Here are a dozen ways to save $5 before noon. One: Fill ‘er up! Buying gas in the morning is outright smart. The gasoline is denser in the cooler air, so you get more gas for the same price. That is no secret. This may […]

Do you really want to plug that in?

Part VII of the Auto Saving Series. If you missed a segment, start at the beginning. In the wake of record high gasoline prices in 2008, the automakers introduced more hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles in 2009 than any other year. Before jumping on the bandwagon, know the pros and cons. Gas/Electric Hybrids Hybrids have gasoline […]

Pay By The Mile

Part IV of the Auto Saving Series. If you missed a segment, start at the beginning. While it may not be $5 the way it has been before, gas still costs an arm and a leg. And if you do not know it, driving across town to save on gas totally defeats the purpose of saving money. […]

Cut the Gasoline Budget

Part Vof the Vacation Savings Series. If you missed a segment, start at the beginning. Taking a road trip does not have to break the bank. Many times you can drive to your destination for less than the cost of airfare. The bonus: No expensive rental car. It is all in the preparation. Maintaining your vehicle […]