Don't burn up a lot of gas looking for the best price, but do look. As I was about to turn into a typical gas/deli mart this particular day I could see the sign of another gas company down the street showing prices six cents per gallon higher than where I was going.
Gasoline is pretty much gasoline
When a brand name is your major consideration, consider this. All the so called "Independents" have to buy their gasoline from one of the major name brand oil companies you are all familiar with. How much different can the "Independents" product really be?
Some filling up tips
The specific gravity and temperature of gasoline play an important role in the amount of liquid that ends up in your tank. Service station storage tanks are underground because the lower temperatures keep gasoline dense.
Gas up early in the morning when the ground is coldest. As temperature rises the gas expands. By the afternoon or early evening the resulting effect means you end up with a different galloon than you think you're getting. Even a 1-degree increase will make a difference, and the service stations do not have temperature compensation at the pumps. Even the nozzle
I'm certain you have smelled the gas vapors while filling up at the pump, and sometimes you can see them. The nozzles have a vapor return valve that will continually pick your pocket if you don't follow this very simple practice.
The trigger on the pump nozzle has three settings: low, middle and high. When pumping at the fast rate some of the liquid going into your car's tank becomes vapor. The vapor return valve does its job and returns that vapor to the underground storage tank. You paid for a gallon, but you didn't get a full gallon - slow down.
Half full or half empty
Most all the research I did contradicts this next tip. However the individual making this suggestion works in the petroleum industry, and there is significant scientific evidence to substantiate the statement.
Fill up when the fuel gauge reaches ½. Gasoline evaporates much faster than anyone can imagine. If the tank is full there is less air occupying any empty space, much less chance for any to evaporate.
Additives
I researched this one more than any other subject, and the conclusion is...save your money. Additives for gasoline and additives for engine oil all promising to save you money is best put by this paraphrased item I read. The only thing slick about any of these additives is the people selling them.
When the spin and the bias and the special circumstances, etc., etc. were all sorted out there was no actual scientific evidence to prove any of these additives work. The catch 22 is there is no actual scientific evidence to prove any of these additives don't work.
Until there is some proof, put that money in the bank instead.
Stephen Anderson is a freelance writer available to provide web content and articles. Mr. Anderson has over 30 years of traveling sales experience serving several different industries. His interactions with thousands of people over the years has left him with a great sense of humor in addition to nearly countless human interest and "how to" stories he now wishes to share. Contact at...spander@madriver.com
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Gasoline is pretty much gasoline
When a brand name is your major consideration, consider this. All the so called "Independents" have to buy their gasoline from one of the major name brand oil companies you are all familiar with. How much different can the "Independents" product really be?
Some filling up tips
The specific gravity and temperature of gasoline play an important role in the amount of liquid that ends up in your tank. Service station storage tanks are underground because the lower temperatures keep gasoline dense.
Gas up early in the morning when the ground is coldest. As temperature rises the gas expands. By the afternoon or early evening the resulting effect means you end up with a different galloon than you think you're getting. Even a 1-degree increase will make a difference, and the service stations do not have temperature compensation at the pumps. Even the nozzle
I'm certain you have smelled the gas vapors while filling up at the pump, and sometimes you can see them. The nozzles have a vapor return valve that will continually pick your pocket if you don't follow this very simple practice.
The trigger on the pump nozzle has three settings: low, middle and high. When pumping at the fast rate some of the liquid going into your car's tank becomes vapor. The vapor return valve does its job and returns that vapor to the underground storage tank. You paid for a gallon, but you didn't get a full gallon - slow down.
Half full or half empty
Most all the research I did contradicts this next tip. However the individual making this suggestion works in the petroleum industry, and there is significant scientific evidence to substantiate the statement.
Fill up when the fuel gauge reaches ½. Gasoline evaporates much faster than anyone can imagine. If the tank is full there is less air occupying any empty space, much less chance for any to evaporate.
Additives
I researched this one more than any other subject, and the conclusion is...save your money. Additives for gasoline and additives for engine oil all promising to save you money is best put by this paraphrased item I read. The only thing slick about any of these additives is the people selling them.
When the spin and the bias and the special circumstances, etc., etc. were all sorted out there was no actual scientific evidence to prove any of these additives work. The catch 22 is there is no actual scientific evidence to prove any of these additives don't work.
Until there is some proof, put that money in the bank instead.
Stephen Anderson is a freelance writer available to provide web content and articles. Mr. Anderson has over 30 years of traveling sales experience serving several different industries. His interactions with thousands of people over the years has left him with a great sense of humor in addition to nearly countless human interest and "how to" stories he now wishes to share. Contact at...spander@madriver.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Stephen_Phillips_Anderson
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