Posted on May 11th, 2022 by Maria Bassett |

Are you looking for ways to save fuel and a little money at the gas pump? With gas prices rising and people trying to cut down on their fuel consumption, we wondered what things we could do to save gas by increasing our gas mileage or fuel economy. Fortunately, we have a “car guy, engineer, husband” in our midst and he’s here to help Kidding Around Readers save money on gas at the pump.

This article includes: Driving Tips to Save Gas for FREE Does cruise control save gas? Does “Eco Mode” really save gas? Simple Maintenance that will Save Gas and Money What is the cheapest thing to do to your car to help save gas? Myths About Fuel Economy

This article is provided for general informational purposes only. Consult a certified mechanic for specific information and requirements for your particular vehicle.

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Whether you want to cut down on your consumption of fuel or just save some money at the gas pump, you might be asking yourself “How do I save on gas?” We wondered the same thing, so we asked our family “car guy,” mechanical engineer some questions about how to save gas.

Cruise control helps to save gas for long trips if the traffic allows it. If the cruise control is off and on frequently due to traffic, it is likely not saving fuel.

The short answer is that yes, eco mode often helps. But, it depends because that mode can mean different things to different manufacturers.

If you want to know about how cruise control and eco mode affect the fuel economy in your vehicle, on your routes, experiment with both of them. Calculate your fuel economy. Don’t rely on your car’s dashboard for this. Fill your tank and reset your odometer, drive until it’s nearly empty, and then refill. Simply divide the miles you drove by the gallons you just put into your car. Then try a different strategy with eco or cruise control and compare the numbers.

Just these two things can increase your fuel economy by a significant amount.

Don’t fall for any myths or tricks. These things will not help you save gas, increase fuel economy, or save you money at the pump.

What are you doing to save gas?

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