Besides applying for a gas credit card, there are many ways to save on gasoline when it comes down to driving. As we have all found out by now, high gas prices can put a damper on your budget. With gas prices in the $3 range sometimes, a car that provides a 12-gallon tank will cost you $30 plus!

Below is a list of ways you can save on gas –

The fast you drive, the more fuel you use

This point is simple, the faster you drive, the more gasoline your car is going to use. It’s always important to stay within the speed limit. Why go 70 mph in a 45 mph zone when you’re going to constantly stop?

Use cruise control

If you tend to drive the highways a lot, use your cruise control. This ensures that your car maintains a constant speed. If you don’t use the cruise control, drivers tend not to keep a constant speed.

Avoid idling

If you don’t need to idle your car, turn it off. This means turning it off while you run into the house, office, etc. Every second burns that gas. So if you turn off the car for even two minutes, it saves a little!

Keep your tires inflated

Make sure that you check your tire pressure every so often. This ensures that your car gets the maximum gas mileage. Studies have found that under inflated tires can cut gas mileage by six percent.

These are just a few tips that you can use to improve your gas mileage. Please keep in mind that there are many other ways to save on gas mileage. Also keep in mind that the government will not endorse any gas saving type product. So the next time you see a product in the store that says, “get better gas mileage” with this product, chances are that it doesn’t work. The EPA has tested many products similar to these and has found that none have made an impact. The money you spend toward these products could have been an extra gallon in your tank!

Besides the main points made above, it’s also smart to keep in mind that when it comes down to buying a car that you check out what exactly it gets per gallon. If you’re going to buy a Hummer and then go on to complain about how bad the gas mileage is, it’s your own fault! If you’re looking to not fill up as much, then it’s best to get a fuel efficient vehicle such as a Honda Civic or Toyota Carolla.