How to save on gas?

As fuel prices swing from one high to another and politicians and experts all at last agree on one subject “the days of cheap fuel are over,” everyone is asking one question “How do I save on gas?”

Probably the best way to save gas is to walk or use public transport, mmh! I hear you saying, “Smart Alec!”

Ok saving gas isn’t popular, and worse; some of the best ways to save gas that I am going to suggest mean that you may well just have to change your driving habits, and that is about as popular a bit of advice as telling someone to use public transport or walk, so I will apologise in advance – sorry and offer one tip that isn’t quite so annoying.

Buy your gas at coolest time of day - early morning or late evening is best. Because during these times gasoline is densest and gas pumps measure volumes of gasoline, not densities of fuel concentration.

Which means you are charged according to "volume of measurement," some experts report that every one degree rise in temperature leads to shortfall of 0.8 of a liter of fuel, which is .21 of a gallon. Just multiply that by say 100 tank fulls of gas a year and yep you lose 221 gallons a year that is between 8 and 10,000 miles depending upon your fuel consumption.

To make sure that every penny you spend on fuel is a penny well spent, remember these simple tricks and you will actually be able to drive further and maybe, just maybe, save some money and a little wear and tear on your vehicle.

Avoid "revving" the engine, especially just before you switch it off; this wastes fuel needlessly.

Don't start and stop the engine needlessly. Idling your engine for one minute consumes the same gas amount as when you start the engine, which for your information is a lot!

Avoid filling your gas tank to top, overfilling results in gas sloshing over and out of tank and that means your paintwork will suffer as much as your pocketbook.

Keep your windows closed when traveling at highway speeds, open windows cause air drag, reducing your fuel economy by up to 10%.

Lastly if you have to use your vehicle never exceed legal speed limit. Primarily they are set for your traveling safety, but did you know that traveling at 55 mph gives you up to 21% better mileage when compared to speeds of 65 mph and 70 mph

Source: GasSavers.org - Fuel Efficiency, Hybrids and Gas Mileage Economy Forum