NEW YORK — From Kiplinger's magazine reporter Stacy Rapacon, here are four ways to keep more cash in your pocket when you pull into the service station:
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•Find the lowest gasoline prices. Two Web destinations to consider are GasBuddy.com and GasPriceWatch.com.
•Time your gasoline purchase. The best time of day to fill up your tank is before dawn or late at night, when traffic volume is down. Stations usually will raise prices during the day, especially for rush hour. Also, don't wait until your gasoline gauge drops down to "E.” Thinking about a refill earlier, when the gauge indicates a quarter-full tank, leaves you some time to shop around for the best gasoline price.
•Keep your car in healthy shape. Proper maintenance of air filters, spark plugs and fluid levels is best for your car and wallet. Proper tire pressure is very important for good fuel economy. Also, large loads impact cars, weighing the vehicle down and making it harder to speed up.
•Get a gasoline rewards card. Carrying the right credit card can earn you rebates on gasoline purchases. One of the most popular rewards cards is the Citi Dividend Platinum Select MasterCard. Swiping this card at your gasoline station earns you 5 percent cash back and 1 percent on all other purchases.
McClatchy-Tribune News Service
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Also don't keep the tank full. Remember that any additional weight burns more fuel. If your just sticking around town aim for a 1/2 to 2/3 tank as your average. And air those tires up, just a few psi low costs quite a bit in economy.
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