Five Little-known Tips For Getting Better Gas Mileage

On a recent drive to work, Philip Reed was able to boost his car’s gas mileage by almost 25 percent.

Reed, tracking the Honda’s gas efficiency with an onboard computer, credited his fuel savings to the fact that he left earlier for work, thus avoiding morning congestion and the stop-and-start traffic that wastes fuel. As consumer advice editor at Edmunds.com, the automotive information Web site, Reed knows a few fuel-efficiency tricks.


“You’ll not only save gas, but your entire day will be easier,” Reed said. “I left earlier, and I didn’t stop once. When you hit the brakes, you waste energy.”

Gas prices have gained about 40 percent since the beginning of the year, according to AAA and the U.S. Energy Department’s Energy Information Administration.

With gas prices reaching all-time highs, consumers can save money by following these five off-the-beaten-track tips:

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