Hitting the road this weekend? Here's a few tips on getting a little more from the gas pump.
Time your visits before noon. Gas retailers set their prices around 10 or 11 am when the first management shift gets in for the day.
Fill 'er up when it is cooler outside. It will have more density. During the heat of the day you could be losing as much as 1% of the fuel pumped into your car.
When the tank is full and you've stopped pumping, turn the nozzle of the hose 180 degrees before taking it out. This is said to drain a few extra drops of gas into your tank.
Tighten the gas cap. This will prevent gas from evaporating and escaping into the air.
And a couple of reminders: Do not top off or overfill the tank and be sure to check your tire pressure before hitting the road.
Amy says: Have a good weekend!
Via CNN.com (Personal Finance Editor, Gerri Willis) and Yahoo! Finance