Saving money on gas and being smarter about auto protection seems to be on everyone’s mind these days. We’re getting little relief at the pump, and we’re starting to feel it in our bank accounts. So what can we do? It starts with doing research and becoming a more informed consumer. This article will cover a couple of gas buying techniques to help you drive for a little less every day.

Watch where you fill up

If you’re driving along and come across your favorite gas station, and you happen to see a big ol' tanker there, don’t fill up there for a couple of days. When that tanker pumps all those gallons of gas into the ground, it mixes with the sediment and condensation – creating a potentially volatile mix that may shorten the longevity of your fuel filter.

Fill up early in the morning

Gas that is stored deep down in tanks underneath gas stations heats up as the day goes on. As the gas heats up, it creates extraneous vapors than end up entering your vehicle as you pump – therefore giving you less gas for your money. Filling up while the ground is cold will give you ever so slightly more gas, and will not release bad gasses into the atmosphere.

Buy gas a couple days before any holidays

Gas prices always go up during holidays – fill up a few days before hand and save yourself a couple of dollars. Also, if you’ve heard that gas is notoriously cheaper on Wednesday – you’re right. You're only going to see the slightest of savings if you choose to buy on Wednesday's only, but why not try it out?