7 SECRETS GAS STATIONS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW! (Save $$$ on Gas!)

[@BASESKIZL]

I can confirm that Costco will save you ~$5-10 per fill up. Also if you use your citi costco card you get 4% back in March. I got back $300 this year with the basic membership that’s $60.

[@JP-JustSayin]

I do gig work part-time and costco gasoline is a lifesaver. In my area it's $0.20 to $0.25 cheaper per gallon than local gas stations right off the top. Then with the business membership you get 2% back and with the costco visa you get another 4% back on top of that. It's roughly a 12%-15% discount on fuel. If you drive even a modest amount the membership will easily pay for itself and then some, even if you never go into the warehouse.

[@BASESKIZL]

@@JP-JustSayin I concur

[@AK.__]

@@JP-JustSayin You can do it, if your car allows Costco fuel, and you do not mind spend in the lines, and you basically live somewhere near the Costco.

[@DavidWilliams-hv7so]

The tip about buying gas early in the week is on point. Noticed that gas all ways has gone up on Thursday night . Passed my local gas stations Thursday morning and by the evening coming home the price had gone up. .

[@judithsanchez3385]

Can you do tv cable/internet deals between Xfinity, Wow, RCN, DirecTV, Dish, AppleTV, Disney plus, Discovery plus, etc...

[@judithsanchez3385]

Thank you everyone th@ liked my comment. Looking forward to seeing Matt on all his great deals advice!! Keep up the great job Matt! Again thanks everybody!!

[@jc01057]

Yes. Cable company vs cable company, streaming service vs streaming service, cable vs streaming.

[@krazyrabbit1735]

It also saves a lot of gas to make right turns instead of waiting for a light to change to make a left turn. The reason is because you waste more gas idling than you would just to continue moving. This is a good trick for people that drive in congested cities like San Francisco, New York, etc. That is what a lot of the major delivery companies do. You can also set your Google Maps app to arrive on the right side (passenger side) which usually results in mostly right-hand turns being made. Just a few tips from a former Lyft driver. 😉😉

[@frankperalta3012]

That's right. This was confirmed a few years ago on Myth busters.

[@andrewd3098]

the mythbusters tested windows down vs ac on and found that below 45mph its better to have the windows down and above 45mph its better to have the ac on

[@flea10x6]

I thought that was Consumer Reports

[@LaCatLady]

In the Deep South in the summertime with high humidity that won’t work...you’re sweating bullets and suckin’ air. Cost goes out the window, no pun intended...you’ll pay anything for cool air.

[@TySchmidt]

Yes but you can turn your AC on for 10 minutes, get the car down to 60° and then turn it off for 15 minutes until your car warms up again. While it's off your AC compressor won't run at all so you'll be getting 10 minutes of slightly worse fuel milage than windows down, but then 15 minutes of great fuel mileage. With the windows down you have to keep them down to get the benefit

[@scottomari1468]

Instablaster.

[@annfromma8456]

I love Gas Buddy, it works very well for my family. And we check our tires regularly, if they're low, you do use more gas. I don't agree with the bulk store gas, sometimes it isn't very good.

[@truepeacenik]

And Gas Buddy will tell you.

[@AaronDavisMV]

Yes, Costco is great and you get 4% back. Most won't be using too much gas though these days because we are all stuck at home. Thanks for the tips, Matt.

[@virginiaflores3713]

Thanks for all of these tips. I already knew most of them, but many people still need to hear this because many people do not know this. Blessings to you and your family.

[@krueger2680]

Thanks for the info Matt, I have a Costco membership and also use the BPme app which is pretty cool you can save 5 cents a gallon using it. If you link it to your debit card you can pull up to the pump log in and pay from the app without having to put a card into the pump.

[@leetowle9800]

I have the same thing for Cumberland Farms, Smartpay Rewards. I save $0.10 a gallon when I use it. So far I have saved $74.46.

[@wsue1038]

I loooooove driving with the window down. Even when it is cold old.

[@TheReggiegirl]

I have my sunroof open when I go to work

[@robinmiddlebrook861]

Yep,convertible girl here all year round. 😁

[@fanoflakespeed9460]

Couldn't find comments in Walmart grocery shopping. Campbell chicken noodle soup is .98 a can . The value pack is 3.98 for 4 cans. Buying separate you save .06 plus tax. 4 cans separate is 3.92 a 6 cent saving. Compare unit pricing and value packing always compare.

[@ricorodriguez3579]

Probably the most useful channel on youtube

[@Nicolewhite743]

probably not

[@mss627]

In the Maryland/PA area, Giant Eagle gives fuel perks for shopping at their grocery stores. If you fuel up at GetGo gas stations you can earn significant discounts. I've saved up to 60 cents a gallon in the past.

[@judithsanchez3385]

Also, yes can you do comparisons between Tmobile/Sprint, Verison, AT&T, Xfinity, and all the other cell phone provider's. Including Cricket, Consumer Cellular, Boost, etc......

[@ToddTinley]

Xfinity & Spectrum are the cheapest.

[@debralopez3142]

Thank you for video!! Good to know when so get gas for my Moms car, & my 4X4. I am AHHH at gas prices in Southern California outside Los Angeles!! Refineries starting next to LAX airport, Torrance, Harbor City, Carson, Wilmington, Long Beach(many refineries here) why are gas prices so high? RIDICULOUS!! I prefer 76. My Mom's car gets Arco. Both run well on those gas. Shell trashed my fuel pump!!

[@abzz718]

This was insightful thanks. 2yrs later and extremely helpful. 👍🏾

[@kelligreer3975]

I love Gasbuddy! I've been using it for years. And tracking my gas/mileage.....just like my grandpa and dad did on their handy dandy notepad. AND we've noticed in KC that gas prices hike on Tuesdays.

[@MiMi-mp6bp]

I had no idea about the open windows. I wonder how it compares to using the A.C. Thanks Matt.

[@dalekrebs]

Also, get gas buddy card. It charges to debit card and saves you an extra 3 cents

[@plaid11]

That’s a bare minimum of 3¢ per gallon. Just today I saved 15¢ per gallon

[@plaid11]

@Robo it really depends on location. Most are 5¢ but just the other week I found one that was 4¢ and there’s a couple around me that are normally above 10¢ but fluctuates as high as 23¢. It can go up to 25¢ but I haven’t seen that yet in the 2+ years I’ve been using it.

[@janeforever]

We have Shell's Fuel Rewards card so don't need T-Mobile. We save 10 cents/gal but there's a 20 gal limit for each fill up on any day.

[@SamKhoury]

You should have covered rhe GetUpside app which also helps you save money on gas. It shows you gas stations in your area with discounts you can get thru the app. Also you forgot to mention that if you get or achieve Gold+ status in the Shell Fuel Rewards program (which is free to join). then you'll get another 5 cents off per gallon so if you combine that with the T-Mobile Tuesdays 10 cents off per gallon then you're getting a total of 15 cents off per gallon.

[@hanbarnes]

Thanks for that info. Have you done a video on cell phone rates/ plans. I have 5 lines in sprint, but I would like to know how much other carriers cost. Mine is about 500

[@donnaallen2207]

I've got 4 lines for 130 a month. I'm at boost Mobile. It's also unlimited everything and you also get free hotspot every month.

[@vanessabrumage]

I use Cricket, four lines for our plan is under $130 per month.

[@jc01057]

The start stop feature does not usually work in my car if the air conditioner is on. So, would it still be cheaper to drive around with the windows closed? I live in Florida, driving with the windows closed and no AC is not an option. The start stop feature is estimated to save 10-12% in gas mileage.

[@ellensheppard3996]

I get t-mobile tues too. Shell is a really expensive place to buy gas anyway, even with this saving. So I use my costco membership fairly regularly. Other than that, food for less gas stations are just a little above them...& for everyone...no membership needed. All great advice as usual :)

[@johovey9864]

I know around the Metro DC area - buying gas MON TUE WED, lower prices for sure! Watch it go drastically upward on Friday Saturday Sunday. THUR is kind of a wild card here... sometimes if it is not a holiday weekend you may get another day before the prices creep, or the closer you are to a city, the prices go up. I live waaaay out in the boonies so I usually have THU as another day where the price of gas is reasonable.

[@donnawolfe421]

Good job. Also, Circle K offers 6 cents off a gallon when their cash card is used. They offer a perk card as well.

[@pamelajones4327]

Thank you! Great information! Can you do a clip on cutting cable?

[@jillgott6567]

I live near a gas station so usually fill up there using cash so I can save per gallon. But, I did not know about pumping early or late good info

[@timpowell6901]

Get the abs on your phone for the station’s convenient for you as well. BP offers an app that gives you 5¢ off per gallon every single day and even offers ContactIess payment at most stations.

[@michellebeermann2210]

The outage information from Gas Buddy is incredibly helpful before and after a hurricane. I have used it during more than one storm to help my family and my friends find gas. Also, check fuel company websites during a natural disaster. During Hurricane Irma, WaWa designated certain of their stations in my area as ones that would be stocked first with gas (they were scattered throughout the counties in my area). Knowing which WaWa to go to was another item of information that helped me and my friends.

[@dalecavallin9854]

Where I live there is gas available from Costco and also Sam's Club. Sometimes Sam's is cheaper. Even though it goes against my cheapskate nature I usually buy Shell gas because it contains good additives to keep the engine running cleaner.

[@zarfer]

Time of day filling up makes miniscule difference. Most stations have underground tanks which are unaffected by temp. That leaves only the piping from the tank to the vehicle minimally affected.

[@cariharris7617]

A lot of major gas brands have rewards programs. One I know for sure is Marathin Make It Count. I've saved up to $.40 off per gallon.

[@keysgirltye1]

You may want to suggest discount cards that are associated with different gas stations. There is one at Shell, another Easy Pay at Circle K as well as Pilot. Just swipe your card before you pay and save money.

[@michaelforbes9299]

Some states in the midwest have a Walmart type store called Meijer. If you have the Meijer credit card, automatically save 10 cents per gallon.

[@lindyengineer]

#2 gas is stored underground with more consistent temperature. Doubt this is real. Like basements. Keep up the work!

[@EbikeAdventuresSD]

lindyengineer Yep you are correct this is a myth

[@MrRondonmon]

@@EbikeAdventuresSD I used to work at a gas station in the mid 90's, an old time one, where you had to Measure the gas with a stick. The reason was to make sure the Gas delivers didn't rip you off according to what time of day they delivered the measurements would vary, so he's telling the truth.

[@davescarbel2455]

@@MrRondonmon The temperature of gas in a tanker truck probably varies depending on weather and sunlight. In the ground it doesn't change that much.

[@MrRondonmon]

@@davescarbel2455 I know, thats why we had to Measure it, then we could tell how much actually came from the Tanker, according to what time of day it was delivered. It seemed screwy to me at the time, I worked for an old timer, he finally got an automated meter reader like everyone else.

[@inderjeetjessiesingh1039]

It is stored underground, but it is scientifically and mathematically correct. Not enough to make any noticeable difference.

[@Redonna]

Thank you. Have a blessed day!

[@gregkinton5084]

Another biggie is the grocery fuel points. Buying your typical weekly food items and getting gas discount points is a nice bonus. I’ve even caravaned 3 cars to the pump as a local grocery deal allowed 35 gallons towards that discount. I’ve banked over $0.50/gallon savings for 35 gallons. That’s true savings!

[@manny7886]

I get my gas at Costco. It's half a mile away from my work and 3 miles away from where I live. Of course, I get my gas when I do my groceries or during my work lunchtime. My car windows are always closed. I kept the AC running all year round.

[@davidcostantino1838]

Driving from Sedona to Phoenix is down hill. About a 3000 ft difference in altitude. I'd like to know which way was with windows open vs closed. I always get better gas mileage on the way south from northern AZ regardless of window position or what I have in the bed of the truck.

[@jessica386m]

Can you do an updated video and also I noticed ethanol is cheaper than regular gas why is that? And what’s ethanol and does it matter? Thanks

[@goodnessgracious7323]

Thank you so much. I'm a "window down" hand signal comunicating driver....if I use every tip but that one I think it'll be a big help 😁

[@bernicemiller3879]

In Canada getting gas at shell use a CAA card save 3 cents a litre plus use an air miles card and get points

[@sharonbarton1888]

I just got a gas buddy card, hope it really works for me. I live very rural, but will be traveling home soon as I am now vaccinated and can see my family! Yippee.

[@judyanne3563]

Where do you get that air pump for tires? I never seen them at walmart

[@kostasp1269]

Matt, thank you for the fuel tip savings - great tips!

[@ascensionbydesign]

My dad always told me to never get gas when the truck is there refueling because the sediments get stirred up and they will affect your engine.

[@justsomeperson5110]

1. Cold air intake 2. Performance air filter 3. Low rolling resistance tires (Warning: Do NOT drive on these in snow and ice!)

[@AK.__]

Great tips. Was pleasant not to hear "advice" to fuel up with the cheapest grade of fuel, if the car manual allows this.

[@MommaOsoIrish]

Thank you. I'd never heard of Gas Buddy!

[@jessicasimmons2022]

Thank you for the tips and tricks to save on gas.

[@wendyriesenbeck5989]

As always....I Love, love, love this money saving video. You rock!!! And I love everyone of your videos that I have watched, always learning something awesome. Keep 'em coming and I'll keep watching & learning & saving. Till next video...👍

[@caroll6261]

Thanks, Matt! 👍👍 will do Gas Buddy. Usually do Costco gas.

[@ALRIGHTYTHEN.]

Gas is stored underground so it should have a pretty consistent temperature throughout the day. The short time spent going from the pump to the hose shouldn't effect it enough to make a difference.

[@griflc1]

Ralph's/Kroger offers fuel points. I've save up to .20 a gallon. You need to be a club card member which is free to join.

[@mdemers767]

On the old NPR show Car Talk, they addressed the "buy your gas early in the morning" thing, and found it was bunk. It makes ZERO difference in your fuel economy. Your fuel is NOT more energy dense when it is cold, nor do you get more volume of gas. You get exactly what you pay for, as per those certification stickers on every single pump.

[@danicegewiss862]

My BJ's doesn't have fuel pumps. My car tells me if I need gas. I open my car windows when I first start out during the summer just to cool it down a bit. The a/c sends out hot air initially.

[@stevensenlacere1619]

a word about shell, they're generally around 40 centsgal higher than other stations so that 10 cents/gal, they're 'giving you' just returning 25% of what you're overpaying

[@johnny-becker]

As luck would have it, the second closest gas station to me, one of two routes I can take and is on the way to 95% of the places I go has the cheapest prices in town. Always ~$0.20 cheaper than anywhere else.

[@aligangani4291]

If it’s a branded gas that’s the best deal If it’s unbranded you might want to do some research on what kind of gas is going in your car

[@johnny-becker]

@@aligangani4291 Exxon so I'm good. Thanks for the info though

[@omegaatlast9858]

Hey thanks for the ride last week! It was much appreciated!

[@robbiexiong3508]

So windows all closed. AC on. Does that make much a different? I always assumed ac on means the engine also works harder to compensate for loss of energy to the compressor for ac

[@johovey9864]

Wind drag actually takes up more fuel. I saw an episode of Myth Busters - they did this very thing. A/C or Windows open? A/C won. But it also depends on terrain. If you are going up and down hills, that may make a difference in mileage.

[@KRich408]

I drive 50 miles to fill up once a month because the state I live in cost $1.00 + more than where I go to fill up! I have done the math since I have a 35 gallon tank in a large SUV I save $20 just by driving into the other state I use less than 5 gallons to make the trip.

[@mrdovie47]

I grew up in Michigan and learned never to fill your tank to the top in Summer. Cold gas in your tank will expand and spill out later on warm days. The exception is if you plan to take a long trip and use the gas up some.

[@Troy_Built]

My sister had to repaint the gas tank on her motorcycle because of this.

[@JenniferHill_zaankali]

Thanks for what you do! Thumbs up for Costco savings.

[@robinhanitz9337]

I need that air compressor! I tend to find every stray nail on the roads!!!

[@jiejunzhu5480]

I used a dewalt and it works great. I trust Dewalt better if I were you. It's basically the same price.

[@mattisthegimp]

That compressor he had is junk

[@maryannmcgregor1031]

@@mattisthegimp thanks for the tip. I need a compressor that is not junk!

[@jimjackson4256]

So how many miles would you need to drive and how much would you need to save per litre to pay for the costco card?

[@ToddTinley]

There are other credit cards that get you 5% off gasoline at any gas station and that is on top of using the store fuel rewards cards. Save 5 Cents a gallon brand fuel card + 5% from Credit Card on same transaction.

[@jimjackson4256]

Which ones would that be?

[@marinehmc]

All suggestions are good logical solutions. Thanks for your reminders

[@ants_in_my_eyes_Wilson]

So you DO know what a BJ's store is... I really wish you would make some videos about the 'stuff you should / should not buy' like you've done with Costco and Sam's club. Obviously, gas is something that I already get there... but I don't I have access to any of the other Warehouse clubs.

[@pariscloud2907]

Can confirm the gas savings from Costco. I can easily stop there on my way home from work so I'm saving every time I fill up.

[@teckluv4413]

I do the same thing at Sam's club at 7am in the morning.

[@coolnegative]

You can join rewards like Safeway/Albertsons or Kroger.

[@frankiebelanger5573]

Hi Matt. I'm looking to buy an Ipad & a Macbook Pro. Can you tell me where to find the best deals in stores or online. I live in Canada

[@janetwunder3000]

What percentage denser (range and/or ballpark) is cold gas than warm gas? I realize that it depends upon how cold it is and then later how hot it is, but can you say for a forty degree spread (for instance 20°F rising to 60°F or a seventy degree spread 30°F rising to 100°F)? Thanks.

[@milliec1766]

Love all of your money saving wisdom thank you from food to everything. This is great!!!!

[@marybethsmith6458]

Murphy gas stations gives .10 cents off every other fill up if you join their reward program. You can save up the points up to 1$ off up to 20 gallons of gas like I do.

[@sdavis4357]

Mobile phone and hotspot pricing changes frequently and the actual “deals” are often not what they seem...example: their marketing of the word “unlimited”. “Unlimited” with conditions like slower system response rates at a certain level, prioritization vs other carrier customer plans, etc. And often, the program offered for a phone plan will not apply to the carriers mobile hotspot devices (like a Jetpack). Are there really unlimited plans available without these backdoor conditions? Perhaps The Deal Guy can uncover them?

[@SCRWDVR]

Gas early in the day as opposed to mid day does not matter, It's not the outside temperature that matters when buying the gas, it's the temperature of the gasoline being pumped. Gasoline at service stations is stored in large holding tanks buried underground at the station. These storage tanks are well sealed, and being deep underground, the ground acts as an insulator. The (relatively) rapid weather and daily shifts in surface temperature will have a very slow effect on the temperature deep underground. The high thermal mass of the ground means that the temperature in the storage tank will vary little between the day and night. Even a rapid swing in temperature from a sub freezing morning to a bright sunny afternoon on the surface will have a negligible effect on the temperature many feet underground (The temperature inside caves remains pretty constant throughout the year for the same reasons). So, what this means is that the outside temperature, when you refill your tank, has no impact on the volume of fuel you get.

[@LilyMassiel91]

I was going to ask you for this video! I’m glad I found it :)

[@donnabattles2197]

As always good looking out! Thanks Matt !!

[@turman41]

Just a couple of things, first it does not matter what time of day you buy your gas, the tanks are buried in the ground and the temp does not change that much. Second, your trip to Sedona. Most of the time you will be going up hill more and then down hill the other way. And yes I know I live in Arizona and have made that trip several times.

[@lylek8933]

Excellent advice; already knew a few of these but not all. :)

[@traySEESphotography]

Thanks for the Gas Buddy tip. Getting that!

[@donniechance4682]

I love gas buddy, I use for road trip to budget for gas.

[@chrisp4962]

great info! thanks!

[@bjthecrow]

What about Metro by T-Mobile does that still work since it is T-Mobile and this is in regards to the Shell station gas

[@TheHuongryHippo]

you can also sign up for a gas buddy card to link to your banking account that will save you 5 cents a gallon every time you pump!! It is not accepted by Exxon/Exxon Mobile.

[@Sheryl56978]

Some states don't have a Kroger's but other states do like south carolina

[@lisacastano1064]

Kroger, frys, Smith's, fred meyer, and I forgot the name in Calif. And shell takes Kroger points.

[@2dthoughts]

And the #1 way to save money on gas Quarantine lockdown

[@ahavasheba7sheba]

You have to eat

[@2dthoughts]

V_Ahava f r what does that have to do with my comment?

[@broken4520]

Thanks for the info, Matt!

[@MrSeanVideos]

#7 in my area gas prices don’t change very much throughout the week.

[@MrAsingh1989]

I just love this person!!!! His quirky and fun personality really attracts and maintains the audience’s attention. I wonder what kind of success he would achieve if he were in the commercial/private real-estate industry or insurance. I think he would he would make big-bucks. He seems to have the hallmark and textbook traits of entrepreneurial career! Keep up the awesome work! Love the content and presentation! I have been following your videos for over 2 months. I wonder if his saving hacks can be applied to the American retailers in Canada?

[@abs2528]

Sometimes driving 2 miles off route can save 20-40c per gallon. If you have 25 gal tank that makes sense. Also, 10c off on Shell is not a great deal, they’re always overpriced, highest price in the neighborhood

[@aceup8819]

Talk to my GF Matt. She thinks if the speed limit is 55 you have to get to 55 as quick as possible. Help me please lol

[@doobedi]

Thanks for the AWESOME tips

[@ammunnibalasubramanman3614]

Exxon/Mobil card gives incentives. I hear they have the costly additives added in the gas which helps the engin.

[@chuckwilson1386]

Tip #2: buy gas early in the day. Gas is stored underground or in insulated above ground tanks. Its temperature does not change enough to to effect the the volume enough to worry about this. You might save a few cents per tank full, if you have a large tank.

[@yannettemiller]

I have been using Gas Buddy for years as well.

[@tinapedaci5270]

Good morning Matt. Thanks for the tips.

[@audeliagonzalez-torres5744]

Thanks for the tips Matt!

[@annetteroach5407]

Hey Matt do you still have deals on the timeshares rental 😀 I just saw your video about this...

[@SBSR49]

I had a '66 Dodge charger ,in '68....Drove to a family reunion 100 miles away ,used 1/2 tank of gas . doing 80 + mph..... When I saw that ,I slowed to the speed limit on the way back of 65 mph...ONLY used a 1/4 of a tank. ( I was 18 and dumb as a turnip ) lesson learned