SolveYourProblem eLearning Series:
Gas Prices Are Outrageous,
Save Me Some Money!
( 13 pages )

46. Keep your foot off the brake

Try to avoid the habit of keeping your foot on the brake, even lightly, when you are driving. When you rest your foot on the brake you use more gas than you would otherwise and you also will wear out your brakes much sooner.

If you find that you are keeping your foot on the brake without being aware of it you can try sticking a reminder note to yourself on the dashboard of your car.

Start paying attention to your driving habits to see how important they are and to see how efficiently you drive.

47. Buy a smarter vehicle

Consider buying a hybrid vehicle to save on the cost of gasoline. You may find yourself on a waiting list waiting for the first available hybrid but the wait will be well worth it.

The Toyota Prius is one of the most sought vehicles of the year. In the coming years the hybrid will become more available and will be more affordable than it is at this point.

48. Travel Tips

One thing to keep in mind when you are traveling with a carrier or a roof rack is that you will be increasing your fuel cost by as much as 5 percent.

Try to reduce the amount of aerodynamic drag and improve your fuel consumption by placing as much as you can in the trunk of your car.

Source: www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/planning.shtml

Another thing to keep in mind is that when you are carrying heavy objects in your vehicle you reduce your fuel economy by as much as 1 to 2 percent.

If you are going to be doing some heavy hauling you might find it to your benefit to hire a truck or borrow one from a friend so that you can reduces the wear and tear on your car as well as keep down your fuel costs.

49. Tighten the gas cap

It may seem like a small thing to do, but tightening the gas cap on your car will prevent gas from evaporating and escaping into the air.

If you have a gas cap that doesn’t fit tightly, or you’ve lost your gas cap, buy a new one to replace it.

Contact your mechanic or the car dealer of your make of vehicle to see if they have your particular gas cap in stock or if they can place an order for one to be shipped to you.

50. Cruise control

When you are driving on the highway you should be using cruise control whenever possible to maintain a steady pace.

This will help to decrease your fuel consumption.

If you are driving a vehicle that currently has no cruise control it’s easy to have installed by your mechanic.

Many newer vehicles come with cruise control as a feature and not as a luxury choice for just this reason: to save on fuel costs.

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