We’re all trying to get better fuel economy these days. It’s just a fact of life – we want to not spend as much on gas, and we’re also probably a bit more environmentally conscious than we used to be (as a society). So, we’ve put together some tips for increasing your fuel economy. Of course, you will NOT be able to go from getting 20 mpg to getting 75, but if you follow these tips you might see a one or two (or even, like, five) mile per gallon increase! So, check them out!

First of all, don’t speed! When you are speeding, you’re also accelerating and decelerating a lot, which can throw off your fuel efficiency. For every 5 mph over 50 you’re going, you’re paying about 10 to 20 cents more per gallon of gas. That adds up over time.

Second, use your cruise control. This helps with the speeding thing, and also eliminates extra acceleration and deceleration that happen when you’re on the highway. This can REALLY help with your fuel economy and also help make sure you don’t accidentally end up going 80 in a 40.

If you’ve got a storage box (think one of those Thule things) on your roof, consider switching it out for something rear-mounted. The roof boxes increase drag on your vehicle, which in turn decreases your MPG’s.

Don’t idle by the side of the road. If you’re parked or waiting for someone and are fully stopped, in Park (or neutral), then turn your car all the way off. Idling wastes a ton of fuel and can damage the environment with the exhaust created.

Finally, be patient. Focus on driving safely. When drivers are attentive, they drive better… of course… but this careful driving also saves money on gas. Who knew!