Ways to Conserve Gas

To avoid traffic jams and excessive stop-and-start driving, plan ahead, learn the traffic patterns for the times of day that you normally drive and change routes accordingly. Sometimes it may even be more fuel efficient to drive a bit further, instead of getting stuck in rush hour traffic with excessive idling, braking and acceleration. You can also experiment with driving a bit earlier, or later - sometimes 20 minutes either way can make a world of difference in the amount of traffic on the road. Many radio stations and GPS services also offer handy up-to-the minute traffic news and advice that can save you some gas (not to mention, frustration!).

Sure, shop around for the lowest gas prices in your area. But use the internet for your research, instead of driving from gas station to gas station to compare prices. Or use the Yellow Pages and the phone. And be sure not to burn half a tank of gas by driving to an out-of-the-way gas station, just to save a few cents.

Don’t fill your gas tank to the brim - if you keep it half-full, not only will you reduce any possible gas spillage and evaporation, but the car will also be several pounds lighter, and a lighter car translates into better MPG!

Don’t upgrade to a more fuel-efficient vehicle simply for the sake of, if your present car is still in fair condition. Chances are you won’t get a good price for the old car, and new ones are expensive. Rather make sure you maintain your present car well to maximize its fuel-efficiency, and try and save gas with the many easy and free methods we discuss on our site.

Aftermarket bolt-on and other so-called “gas savers” almost always are a waste of time, and many are an outright scam. Those that work to some degree, provide only a small benefit that is totally overshadowed by the cost of the product. So, ignore those late-night “gas gizmo” TV ads. You’re better off saving gas in other, legitimate, ways.