There are many ways to cut the cost of fuel and one particular method is for you to make a check list of the best ways you can use and keep them active. It really does not help much to start a project that will cut your fuel cost and not keep up with the program. It is not necessary to do a lot of different things and major mechanical work on your vehicle. You only need to do some simple procedures that make your fuel cost lower. Whenever possible use carpooling, public transit or some non-motorized methods to get to work or special places. You could walk to the park instead of taking your car or perhaps if you are only going to the store for a gallon of milk you could ride your bicycle. Simple things like this can save you up to 30% on your fuel costs depending on how often you use alternative modes of transportation.

Your driving is another major step that can cut your fuel cost. You can save drastically on the amount of fuel your vehicle uses by watching your speed limit, avoid driving aggressively and not making a lot of sudden stops. Use proper oil to keep down on sludge that makes your engine work harder using more gas. Use synthetic oil that lasts longer, does not create sludge build up and provides everything that your motor needs to keep right on purring. 

 When you are purchasing a new vehicle buy one that is more efficient and uses less gas and oil for its performance. You need to make sure that you start your new vehicle on synthetic oil in order to help with the maintenance and while you are looking after your oil have those spark plugs changed on a regular basis. The ability of the spark plugs to make that spark that gets the engine to going is important in the amount of fuel your vehicle uses. When you are hauling things this creates more of a weight load that uses more fuel. You should use a proper bed covering in order to prevent the air from pushing against your tailgate on your gate. You need to make sure that if you are hauling that you do not put the load on one side of the vehicle try to distribute it evenly.  All these things cause your vehicle drag which uses a lot more fuel. You want to reduce your fuel use good driving sense and maintenance that will cut back on your fuel costs.