35. Avoid idling
An idle mind may be the devil's workshop. And an idling car isn't much better.
“But when you are idling, you are burning fuel,” said Sinclair. “We do recommend that you don't idle your car for more than thirty seconds and just to give you an idea of how much gas is used when you're idling, for every hour you're sitting at idle, you're probably burning a gallon of gasoline.”
The old belief about using more gas to restart a car than leaving it idle, is just that, an old belief. It’s rendered obsolete by modern starters. With modern fuel injection and electronic ignitions deliver consistent amounts of fuel.
36. Don't rev engine
Revving your engines impresses no one. What it will cost to replace your cylinders and gas could go to a truly impressive dinner date.
37. Use right foot only
To avoid riding the brake and wasting gas, use your right foot to control both pedals.
38. Shift to high gear
Shift into high gear as soon as possible. Get there by lifting a your foot from the accelerator a tiny bit early.
39. Don't weave
The more you weave the more gas your burn. Keep your wheel still.
“Adjusting your speed to get in and out and those constant throttle motions hurt you and there's probably a little bit of drag from constantly turning like that so you know you're better off picking a lane and staying in it, doesn't meant don't change at all but one lane change in miles is a whole lot better than 10," said Csere.
40. Don't accelerate up hill
Don’t accelerate up a hill. When approaching it, build up speed before the incline then maintain on the way up - and of course you can coast down.
41. Follow traffic reports
It’s practically impossible to scan the radio without hitting a traffic report. Use them to avoid jams and other delays.
42. Park and walk
If you wander all over the parking lot looking for that really close parking space, you'll use more gas. Don't be afraid to walk a ways if it comes to that, the walk will do you good!
With gas prices still on the rise, how do you make the system work for you?
Don't drive around shopping for gas. It's counterproductive.
43. Gasbuddy.com
A website called gas buddy will tell you where the deals are before you leave the house. Prices are statistically the cheapest on Wednesdays, but this
44. Find discount gas days
Is only statistically true over a large number of days. It won't be true every week. Check nearby service stations to see if they offer discounts any particular days.
45. Fill up before holiday
Also, getting a fill-up three days before a holiday will help you save on the price bump.
46. Wait until near empty
Don't fill until near empty. If you do this, it can extend your gas because you are hauling a lighter load as the tank nears empty. On cold days, however, you may not want to do this. Running a car with less fuel can be harder on the fuel pump life.
And speaking of lighter:
