I recently came across an interesting site called "Fuel Savers Paradise" that's full of fuel savings products and driving tips.
I'm glad to share these with you my loyal readers, and always interested in other ideas you've found that work for you.
1. Relax and Take Your Time
This is the overall best way to save on gas money. Don't stomp the gas unless you need to. Get in the habit of slowly accelerating, but never to the point where you're holding up traffic. Aggressive acceleration equals maximum gas consumption.
2. Tire pressure and Gas mileage.
Check your tire pressure while the tires are cold. Under-inflated tires require more horsepower to rotate, which lowers fuel economy. Tire pressure mileage gains will not be much, approximately 0.7 mpg, but its a good idea to have properly inflated tires anyway. Check your vehicle owners Manuel for required tire pressure.
3. Have your Sensors checked.
Computer sensors, especially your O2 sensor should be checked for proper operation. Feedback from the O2 sensor and MAP/MAF sensors helps the computer to determine how much fuel is needed. A faulty O2 sensor can make your vehicle computer use more gasoline by accident.
4. Fill your gas tank right before Sunrise.
Gasoline is more dense when cold. Gas pumps deliver fuel by volume, not weight, so if the fuel is cooler you get more for the same price.
5. Coasting into your stop or turn.
When approaching a stop or turn from a reasonable distance, ease off the pedal and begin coasting. Works well if your normal driving route has several bends that require a lower speed on the turn.
6. Use cruise control on straight roads.
Cruise control is one of the best ways to save gas on straight roads or long trips. Keep in mind, however, that cruise control will waste gas on hills, because it speeds the car uphill and slows downhill to maintain your speed at the set number.
7. Optimize Your Route.
Another great gas mileage tip is to plan your route to avoid traffic jams and rush hour traffic. Check traffic patterns online for your area and use them to your advantage.
8. Carpooling to Save on Gas Money.
Car pooling is a great way to save gas, especially if your friends and/or co-workers live reasonably close to the overall route.
9. Putting Acetone in the Gas Tank?
Adding small amounts of acetone to your gasoline will increase fuel mileage, but it would be safer and wiser to purchase a fuel additive like "Ethos FR" instead for the same price.
10. Buy a Scooter or MoPed.
Scooters have recently become popular and stylish in the United States. Europe caught on to this gas saving idea long ago, but now these fuel savers are making headway with over 160 miles per gallon! College students made the top scooter sales and rentals for 2007 in the US.
11. Sign Up for a Gas Credit Card.
Gas credit cards offer special rebates or rewards every time you buy gasoline. Gas credit card rewards can be from 5% to 15% cash, credit or some kind of special bonus. Some gas credit cards are limited to specific gas stations like BP or others.
12. Switch to Synthetic Motor Oil.
Synthetic engine oils like the ever popular brand Amsoil are great for overall engine performance and can help increase fuel mileage a bit. Depends on how much you pay for the oil vs. how much you save on gas.
13. Stop using the A/C as much?
Not really. Driving at high speeds with your windows open creates aerodynamic drag, which consumes more gas. If your going over 50 mph you should close your windows and turn on your Air Conditioner.
14. Shutting off the Engine?
Only turn your off the engine to save gas if you plan to idle longer than 5 minutes. It takes 1 minute worth of gasoline to start your engine alone.
15. Search online for the lowest gas prices.
Check MapQuest, or Gas Buddy for cheap gas prices in your area.
16. Should I buy a new car for better MPG?
NO! Its cheaper to buy and install a Hydrogen Fuel Cell. You can get better MPG with a hydrogen fuel kit than most new 2008 cars.
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