Ways To Track Your Mileage
March 18, 2009 Leave a comment
These days, we’re all watching our spending. That’s especially true at the gas pump. We are privileged to see real-time expenditures there!
I can’t do anything about the price of gasoline. And, if your vehicle hogs gas, I can’t help you with that. But I’ve found free programs that can help you trim your costs.
Knowing your car’s mileage is helpful. Adjusting your driving or maintenance habits can save you money. But, unless you keep records, you’re just guessing.
You must record gas prices, odometer readings and gallons bought and used. Tracking those numbers is a pain. Even if you fill up only once a week, it’s tough to remember. But the right tools can help.
This site is great for tracking your vehicle’s mileage. You can see how efficiently you’re using gas over time. And you can compare it with EPA ratings and others’ vehicles.
Hang onto your pump receipts. Enter that information into the site. You’ll see exactly how your car is doing.
This site can project your future gas costs. Just pick a date. It will predict how many miles you’ll drive by then. And it’ll estimate how much you’ll spend on gas.
The more fill-ups you enter, the more accurate its predictions. This can help you budget for the future.
This site can connect to your Twitter account for convenience.
There are many reasons to give your vehicle regular maintenance. It will extend your car’s life. It will keep you safer. And it can improve gas mileage.
Keeping a maintenance log is important. This Excel template lays out common maintenance tasks. Print it out, or use it on your computer. It’s really painless.
Cost: Free
Links:
MPGTune.com – mpgtune.com
My Mile Marker – mymilemarker.com
Vehicle Maintenance Log – office.microsoft.com
Systems: Windows XP, Vista and Mac OS X
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