1. Drive less2. Warm up your car for shorter lengths of time – Idling your car for anything over a minute wastes fuel and omits large amounts of greenhouse gas. 3. Buy gas early or late in the day – Gas is cooler earlier in the day, and more dense. As temperatures rise, gas density falls and you get less of it when you pump.4. Slow down and drive steady – Driving fast increases drag, which increases fuel consumption. 5. Monitor when and how you brake – Braking excessively wastes gas.6. Turn off the engine – Turn off your vehicle you are waiting, excess idling is a major waste of gas.7. Eliminate wind resistance – Remove unneeded car racks and carriers.8. Avoid gas stations near the highway – Gas stations near the highway are usually the most expensive.9. Don’t wait until your tank is almost empty to fill up – You’ll be stuck paying for whatever gas you can find nearby.10. Monitor your tires – Under-inflated tires tend to wear out quicker and waste gas.11. Tune the engine – A properly tuned engine uses less gas.12. Change filters – Clean filters help to keep cars running more fuel efficiently.13. Use the correct motor oil – Using the wrong motor oil can cause the engine to work harder and waste gas.14. Turn off the A/C – Using you’re A/C too much can make your car a gas-guzzler.15. Drive a manual – Manual transmission cars are more fuel-efficient than automatic transmission.16. Manage your speed – Use cruise control whenever possible to manage your speed and conserve fuel.17. Choose the best route – The shortest route isn’t always the most fuel-efficient way to go. Use the route with the least stop signs and stop lights.18. Fill your gas tank near state lines – Due to different tax rates, you may save a bundle just by crossing into another state.19. Consider buying a fuel-efficient car – Even several models of affordable non-hybrids can get 40 miles per gallon.20. Download a gas app – Using an app can really help you save at the gas pump – sometimes more than $0.20 per gallon.
