How to Save Money on Gas

My search for better fuel economy through experiments, travels, and research have led to me to several conclusions on how to get better fuel efficiency from your vehicle. Is there a single change you can make to get more miles to the gallon?

Unfortunately, I don't have an answer for those that would ask, "How come cars seem to get worse MPG than they did several years ago?" I can't tell you, without any doubt, why the 2009 Toyota Prius gets 48 MPG and the 2001 Honda Insight got 68 MPG. With the cost of gas nearly quadrupled eight years later we are suffered to be excited about a car that gets 20 MPG less. I don't know why. People will tell you that it's the added weight of safety improvements. People say that the parts on more efficient cars cost more, and this outweighs the fuel savings. Then you've got conspiracy theorists claiming that it's a swindle set up by the oil companies and auto manufacturers. People say the 1950s Fish Carburetor, for example, used to get cars 100 MPG, but was dependent upon the inclusion of lead in gasoline. Now with unleaded gas, that can never be achieved. I don't know. I'm not a scientist. None of these reasons or excuses, no matter how absurd or credible tells us what we need to know: How do I get the most gas mileage now?
Let's first talk about the more proven methods and then I'll move into more unconventional theories and devices for more inquiring minds. No single method will raise your MPG astronomically. If you adopt a combination of these methods, however, you can see significant results. It also depends on how old, heavy, and maintained your car is. Also keep in mind that newer cars have a computer system that regulates your system to achieve the best gas mileage. For example, it's not enough that you have a 1981 car with an oxygen sensor installed. It also depends upon where that oxygen sensor is installed, what it's made out of, how clean it is, and what your car does with the information it provides. Obviously, the best way to save gas is to buy a hybrid, all-electric car, or hydrogen fuel cell car. For those of us who don't see buying one as a viable option in this no-credit economy right now and who can't ride a bicycle to work, there are other options. Rest assured!
Here are the top 10 ways to improve fuel efficiency and a review of experimental fuel saving devices.

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