Saving Money One Tank at a Time

So, I did it. I drove the speed limit to Clarksville. (When I say I drove the speed limit, I stayed within 5 mph of it.) I have my results which I think you will be rather surprised at.

On a normal tank of gas I used to get about 26-27 mpg. Today I saw gas for 3.67 a gallon. My car usually holds about 12 gallons. So that's approximately $44.00 a tank. I usually fill up about every 5 days. There are 365 days a year so I fill up 73 times a year (WOW that's a lot!). SOOO 73 times a year at $44.00 a tank is $3,212.00 a year on gas (MY GOODNESS!)

Driving the speed limit, however, I got 30 mpg (I think it was 30.8 but I'll go with 30 just so it won't be as confusing). That's 3 more mpg than before. So for every tank of gas I'm going about 36 miles farther than before. Which is about an extra gallon per fill up. I drive about 18 miles to and from work each day (36 miles) so I'm going to say I can add an extra day to my fill ups, making it every 6 days. So 365 days/6 is 60.8 so 61 times a year. 61 times a year at $44.00 a tank is $2684.00.

A savings of $528.00 a year! Seriously, aren't you going to be driving the speed limit from now on????

Today I Decided to Drive the Speed Limit

Now before you go judging me, hear me out. I don't mean I have been driving R E A L L Y fast or anything just not quite as slow as the speed limit. So today, I decided I was going to drive the speed limit. Before, I just kinda drove and didn't pay too much attention because you know you just get into a swing and know how fast you are going. Now I am making a conscious effort to make sure I am. The way I see it, with gas prices SOOOOOO high, I'm bound to save a little money by getting better gas mileage. Right? I think so. I have been more broke than normal lately and these gas prices aren't helping. On the other hand, I can't afford a ticket either. You would think that it would be safer too. WRONG! I was almost plowed over several times today on the interstate on my lunch break. Seriously, I was getting the slow driver looks like GET OUTTA THE WAY! I mean come on, I was driving the speed limit not 30! So, I would say unless everyone else slows down too, I'm putting myself in a little danger.

It's going to take forever to get to Clarksville this weekend :(