Slowing down a little saves a lot

In "How to save 0.54¢ a gallon on gas" Lynn Truong of Wise Bread blogsite reiterates the simple truth. Slowing down a little saves a lot. She also lists some other steps that you can take to save money on your gas:

1. Empty your car of excess weight - take out those extra van seats if you can, and take the luggage rack off of the roof.

2. Check your tires frequently. Properly inflated tires not only help your fuel last longer, but the tires will last longer, too. I purchased my last set from Costco, and they filled them with nitrogen. Apparently, this gas leaks less, because I have not needed a refill in almost a year. Also, Costco checks my air pressure for free when I pull up to the service bay.

3. Get a tune-up! In smog-infested cities like Atlanta, your air filter should be changed at least once a year, and changing your oil every 4-6,000 miles is just smart and easy.

4. Choose a smarter engine oil - According to the National Resources Defense Council, selecting the proper grade of motor oil and using motor oils with additives that reduce friction may increase a vehicle's fuel economy by 1 percent to 2 percent.29 Widespread use of efficient motor oils could reduce fleet-wide gasoline consumption by 1 percent in 2013, saving 100,000 barrels per day.30