December 24, 2010
What can I do to save gas when commuting?
I’m going to have to start commuting to school in a few weeks, and am worried about how much gas is going to cost me.
At this point, neither moving closer nor getting a more fuel efficient car are options for me. I am going to try to find someone to carpool with, but I’m not sure if i will be able to.
So, are there any tricks to using less gas? Maybe putting your car in a certain gear, or accelerating a certain way, etc?
Thank you!
Oh, just in case this is important, It’s an automatic. A 2009 Mustang if that helps.
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be gentle with your right foot – avoid hard acceleration and avoid high speeds especially when the engine is cold
stick to the speed limits
avoid heavy braking
ensure your tyres are maintained at the correct pressures
don’t carry round loads of heavy stuff you don’t need
think ahead – don’t charge up to a red light and brake hard, take your foot off the throttle and cruise up to the lights.
don’t use the air con
have the car properly serviced and tuned
think about the route you take – the shortest route may not be the most economical if there is a lot of stop-start heavy traffic.
Mikaela, BriaR has some very good points. The only thing I can add is that I drive a 2007 Mustang GT (V-8). I commute 80 miles round trip from home to work. I NEVER drive above 55 mph on the freeway (stay in the right lane!) and routinely get over 27 mpg without the AC on. Now, in these 100 degree plus days we are currently having, I run my A/C on low MAX to recirculate the cabin air. I still get close to 26 mpg. Keep in mind that modern cars are designed to operate at peak efficiency with the windows closed at highway speeds.
Also, I am able to schedule four 10 hour days instead of five 8 hour days. This saves me around 6 gallons of fuel a week.
You may want to schedule your classes to your traveling advantage. Avoid travel during rush hour if possible. Nothing “burns” fuel as much as stop & go traffic or letting your engine idle for prolonged periods of time.