5. Waiting Too Long to Fuel Up
Never wait until your gas light comes on to refuel your car. Driving near empty leaves you at risk of being stranded. And running out of gas can damage your vehicle’s fuel pump over time.
6. Buying Premium Gasoline
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Premium gasoline can cost 30 percent or more than regular gasoline. According to the Federal Trade Commission, that extra cost is often without any added benefit. Drivers wasted more than $2 billion on premium gasoline in 2015, according to AAA.
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