The way for you to cut the amount of fuel you consume for your car is called hypermiling. It's a term that is widely talked recently. During this recession, saving fuel can save you money. Since most of us rely upon our vehicle to get us around we need to make it go with less fuel. Several ways to save gas are:

• Driving habits is very crucial to save fuel. You need to stay at a constant speed as much as you can. Even if you are in a hurry, driving fast and slowing down in traffic won’t save you very much time. Aggressive driving doesn’t get you any faster, yet it is costing you more fuel than it should to arrive at that destination.
• Turn off your air conditioner if you can. This is a very big waster of fuel for your vehicle. For example, in the summer you can run errands early in the morning, to you won’t be relying upon the air conditioner to keep you cool.
• Check your tires on a regular basis to ensure they aren’t wearing unevenly or needing to be replaced. It is also important to check the amount of air in each of the tires. You must have the right pressure for your tire.
• Vehicles that aren’t well cared will end up using more gas than those well maintained. Don’t wait until your vehicle stalls on the road. Preventative work will save you money. If you can hear noises that it wasn’t making before you need to have a mechanic check it out. This can prevent you from more serious damage.
• Make sure you take the time to get your oil changed regularly. It is a good idea to have your oil changed every three months or every 3,000 miles. Go by which one of them takes place first. It is vital to use a good quality of oil and the correct grade of oil for your vehicle.
• Replace your air filter every 3 to 4 months. Some people find that it is just as effective to take theirs out and to blow it out with pressure from an air compressor.
• Avoid traffic jam when travelling. Do your best to avoid bottleneck areas, near road construction or driving at rush hour. You can find alternative roads to avoid those heavy traffic roads. Even if the alternative is one that is several more miles, it can end up saving you fuel in the long run.
• When you are not using your vehicle, turn it off to save you on gas. Many people let their car idle to warm up in the winter and then to cool down in the summer. You can place your vehicle in a garage so you don’t have to let it sit outside collecting frost or heat.
• The heavier your vehicle is the more gas it is going to use. You can remove things on it to lighten your car to save money. You can remove unimportant things in your trunk like heavy tool box, heavy speakers and sound systems.
• Change your car into more efficient vehicle. You will notice that many vehicle manufacturers are offering more compact and medium sized vehicles, which saves more money on gas.
• Do try to carpool as much as you can to and from work. If you can trade of weeks of driving with a co-worker you will cut your costs in half.