Bruce H. says don't be dumb at the gas pump.

When our buddy Bruce (family friend, fish & hunting pal-o-mine) sends me an email tauting anything, I listen. With gas prices the way they are, who wouldn't appreciate some tips to make your gas tank go that extra mile?

1) Only buy or fill up your car or truck in the early morning when the ground temperature is still cold. The colder the ground the more dense the gasoline, when it gets warmer gasoline expands, so buying in the afternoon or in the evening....your gallon is not exactly a gallon.

2) When you're filling up do not squeeze the trigger of the nozzle to the fast speed. Pump on LOW - this minimizes the vapors created while pumping. If you pumping on the fastest speed, some of the liquid that goes to your tank becomes vapor. Those vapors are being sucked up and back into the underground storage tank so you're getting less worth for your money.

3) Fill your gas tank is when it's HALF FULL. The more gas you have in your tank the less air occupying its empty space. Gasoline evaporates quickly.

4) If there is a gasoline truck pumping into the storage tanks when you stop to buy gas, DO NOT fill up. The gasoline is most likely being stirred up as it's being delivered and you might pick up some of the dirt that normally settles on the bottom.

You can thank Bruce later.