If you’re like anyone else in this day and age, you’re interested in saving money and also in increasing your vehicle’s fuel economy. It’s okay, there’s no shame in that! The two definitely go hand in hand, as when you have better fuel economy, you don’t have to fill up your tank as often, which saves money! So, how can you manage this? We’re definitely not all electric vehicle drivers – but the secret is that you don’t have to be one to get better gas mileage. Keep reading for our tips!

• Don’t speed. It decreases your mileage tons based on your speed, because of acceleration and deceleration. Tons meaning that for every five mph over 50 you go, you’re paying about 10-20 cents more per gallon of gas. It adds up.

• Have patience and focus on safety, because when you are focused and attentive to the road, you tend to drive more safely. Try coasting to a stop when you see stopped cars ahead of you. It’s not only safer but also saves you gas!

• Rear racks are infinitely better than roof racks in terms of fuel economy. The latter really increases drag and decreases your aerodynamics, which affects your efficiency.

• Idling is worse than stopping. If you’re gonna be hanging out somewhere in your car that’s not a stoplight or stop sign, turn your car off fully. Idling is both bad for your fuel economy and for the environment!

• Cruise control is the best invention. Seriously, it fully eliminates the extra accelerations and decelerations that happen when we’re driving down the highway that can accumulate into poor fuel economy. It also keeps you going at a consistent rate of speed, which is excellent when everyone else is going either 80 or 20 and can’t choose between the two. You’re better than that, friend.