“Everyone is worried about the price at the pump and there are some very simple, effective strategies that we can all use, and it’ll take a little bit of a bite out of our pocket,” said Werner.

The best way to impact your fuel economy is modify the way you drive. Try to avoid the on-the-gas/off-the-gas type of driving and keep a steady pace. Instead, accelerate slowly and try to avoid hard breaking.

Speeding also eats up gas.

“Driving slower can save us a lot of money,” said Wener. “For example, every five miles per hour you go over 60 mph is equivalent of paying 20 cents more per gallon. So, if you are on the highway going 70 instead of 60, it’s equivalent of paying an extra 40 cents per gallon for the gas you are burning.”

The way you drive can save bucks at the pump

To keep increasing gas prices from taking their toll, drivers can use simple strategies to make their tank of gas run longer. Home reporter Jill Scott filed the following report.

Errands such be combined with the commute, since a car that's warmed up uses less gas and it will also cut back on driving time.

Try to switch the air conditioner to circulation mode once the car is cool, so that the cold air circulates.

Another easy tip is to try and park in a shady area. Left in direct sunlight, the air conditioner will have to work much harder to cool the car down.

Car maintenance is another way to help get the most of every gallon. Check and change air filters regularly, check tire pressure every month and clean out the trunk.

“Get the junk out of the trunk,” said Werner. “The snow shovel, no need for it when it’s a beautiful day out. The bag of rock salt, the huge tool box, the things that you meant to return to the store. All of those things weigh down your car, make it more difficult to accelerate and will cost you fuel.”

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