Gas Saving Tips 1 - Get in the habit of using cruise control. Although this isn't an option during bumper-to-bumper rush hour, using cruise control eliminates the constant need to accelerate and break on the highway. Going at a steady speed on a relatively level road will better your gas mileage. On a side note, keep in mind that cruise control is definitely not gas efficient on hilly roads. Another advantage to using cruise control is that it monitors those of you who may have lead feet- gas is very costly along with speeding tickets!

Gas Saving Tips 2 - Keep windows up. When the windows are down, the smooth aerodynamics of a car at high speeds can be hindered with the drag it creates. In the dog days of summer, however, having the windows down can be advantageous over blasting the air conditioner.

Gas Saving Tips 3 - Periodically service your car. What may seem like minor steps can actually make big leaps in saving gas. Frequently changing your oil, air filters, and spark plugs will improve fuel efficiency. These expenses will be recouped from the money you will save from gas.

Gas Saving Tips 4 - Make sure your tires are properly filled with air. For obvious reasons, this will increase fuel economy.

Gas Saving Tips 5 - Remove any and all clutter. Do not feel the need to lug your life around in your trunk. Eliminating excessive weight from your car will help with saving gas.

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Gas Saving Tips 6 - Easy accelerations and gentle on the breaks. During stop-and-go traffic, avoid accelerating. Instead, simply release your brakes. There is no need to rush, because you're not getting anywhere. In this situation accelerating abruptly only leads to abrupt stops.

Gas Saving Tips 7 - Consolidate your errands into one trip. Prioritize and plan your driving route before leaving to run errands. Jot down in order, the places you need to go. This way, you won't have to make numerous trips to get your tasks done. This a productive habit to acquire in the department of your financial and personal life

Gas Saving Tips 8 - Ditch the car. The most economical solution to saving gas is finding other forms of transportation. Invest in a bike, skateboard, scooter, and even a moped. Although mopeds are powered by gas, the fuel efficiency is by far favorable in comparison to cars. Some of these forms of transportation may not always be realistic, but take advantage of them whenever possible. If driving is necessary, always consider the option of carpooling.

Gas Tips 10 - The most obvious way to save on fuel is to not drive. If your destination is close by then take a walk or ride a bike. Also, try carpooling or other alternate methods of transportation such as taking the bus or train.

Gas Tips 11 - Do NOT let your fuel gauge drop below 1/4 full. Most new cars have electric fuel pumps inside the gas tank, and strange as it sounds, gasoline lubricates and cools the pump. Letting your gas level drop too low can damage the fuel pump as well as clog up your fuel filters.

Gas Tips 12 - Do not fill up with midgrade or premium gasoline unless your car owner's manual specifically requires it. 87-octane regular gasoline works well in virtually every car being sold today. Some of the newest cars are designed to perform at its best with premium, but will also run acceptably well on regular.

Gas Tips 13 - In the winter, you should try to make sure your tank doesn't even drop below 1/2 tank full. In addition to the reasons above, air and gasoline volumes contract in cold weather, and expand once the engine is warmed, which may cause your gasoline gauge to show you as having more gas than you actually do!

Gas Tips 14 - While the price of gas may have dropped dramatically from where it was six months ago, remember that this may not always be the case! Just because gas is "cheap" again doesn't mean you have to return to all your old driving habits!

Gas Tips 15 - Hypermiling is driving using unconventional methods in order to improve gas mileage. While hypermiling goes in and out of vogue with gas prices, do take caution if you hypermile. For example, many hypermilers will turn their car's engine off at stoplights, or when going downhill. Some will even "pulse" up to a high speed on the interstate, and then ""coast" to a lower speed, repeating this process over and over. In many cars, doing this may cause damage to the transaxle which is only lubricated when the car is on. This would of course defeat the money-saving purpose of hypermiling!

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