No one wants to be fuelish when gas prices are high. When gas prices are high, it's like an extra tax on American families. The U.S. Department of Energy says that passenger cars and light trucks use almost 42% of the country's oil and are a major source of air pollution. By doing these easy things to get better gas mileage, you can save money and help the U.S. get less oil from other countries.
How to Drive
Speeding, accelerating quickly, and stopping quickly and hard all waste gas. It can cut your gas mileage by up to 33% on the highway and by up to 5% in town.
Do as little idling as you can, because idling gets you 0 miles per gallon. Driving is the best way to warm up a car. On cold days, you don't need more than 30 seconds of idling before you drive away. Anything more just wastes fuel and makes more pollution.
• Combine errands into one trip. Taking several short trips from a cold start can use twice as much gas as taking one longer trip that serves multiple purposes.
Slow Down
Don't drive too fast. Depending on the price of gas, you pay an extra $0.15 per gallon for every 5 mph you drive over 60 mph. You'll save anywhere from $0.12 to $0.82 per gallon on gas.
Only use the air conditioner when going over 30 miles per hour.
How to Fix Your Car
Keep your tyres properly inflated and aligned, and your gas mileage will go up by about 3.3%.
If your car's yellow "check engine" light is on, it may need to be fixed.
Start carpooling and taking public transportation, and make plans to work from home.
Get the junk out of the trunk, because cars that weigh less use less gas.
If you drive 15,000 miles a year and gas costs $3.00 per gallon, a car that gets 30 mpg will cost you $750 less to fuel than one that gets 20 mpg. The 30 mpg car will save you $3,750 over the course of five years.
$ Tip for Long-Term Savings
Consider buying a fuel-efficient car like a hybrid or a flex-fuel car, of which there are more and more models every year.
