According to fueleconomy.gov there are a few simple things that you we all can to improve our fuel economy.

Tip#1:  Keep your cool and lighten up on your foot.

Changing your driving habits can improve your MPG  from 5 to 33% percent.  Simple things like sticking to the posted speed limit and avoiding lead-foot starts and stops can help keep cash in your wallet.

“You can assume that each 5 mph you drive over 60 mph is like paying an additional $0.24 per gallon for gas.”

—- FuelEconomy.gov

Tip #2  Avoid using your truck as a storage locker

“An extra 100 pounds in your vehicle could reduce your MPG by up to 2 percent”

—- FuelEconomy.gov

Tip #3  Use your cruise to sail into savings.

Making use of your cruise control on the highway will keep your gas pedal under control  (helping you to avoid the on and off and on gulping of gas).

Tip#4  Idle engines are the gas hog’s workshop.

Let’s say that there is a line at the gas station’s automated car wash.  Turning your vehicle off during the wait can help keep the green in your wallet. While there isn’t much you can do about stop and go traffic idling,  hanging out in your car with the engine running while your waiting on a passenger is probably not a wise choice.

Tip #5  – Put your fuel savings into overdrive

If you car is equipped with an overdrive (or 5th gear for manual transmissions),  make use of those feature whenever practical.  Just like your old ten speed bike, less energy is used while in the higher gears.