The difference between a car that does 20MPG and one that does 30MPG is well over $1000/year (with $4+ per gallon assumed).
If you’re not in the position to trade in your car for one that is more fuel efficient, that means you have to make it that fuel efficient.
Ben lists 15 tips ranging from driving style to car maintenance.
Avoid speeding – “while each vehicle reaches its optimal fuel economy at a different speed (or range of speeds), gas mileage usually decreases rapidly at speeds above 60 mph. You can assume that each 5 mph you drive over 60 mph is like paying an additional $0.30 per gallon for gas.”
Save Money on Gas - Small, Easy Gas Saving Tips Take a Big Bite Out of High Gas Prices [Money Smart Life]
Yahoo Finance also lists 10 tips. They’ve done some simple calculations to show you how much you can save with each tip.
If you follow the tips above, that’s $1,514 less you could spend on gas in the next year. Though it’s a rough estimate, it shows you what small changes in your habits — most of which you can make for free — could do for your wallet.
10 Easy Ways to Save Over a Grand on Gas [Yahoo Finance]
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