Studies have shown that you can save 15% on gas just by practicing simple maintenance and driving habits. If you use all the other tips and techniques, you're looking at much more savings.

Remember, that the less fuel we burn the better; for the sake of the environment. With over 200 million cars on the road just in North America alone, the pollution effect is astronomical.

In Case of Emergency - It is late at night, it's 50 miles to the next open gas station, and you have only one gallon of gasoline. If your car gets 20 mpg, you know you won't even come close to making it. Well, you can drive that 50 miles on one gallon of gasoline. Here's how:

This is a simple technique used by Mileage Marathon drivers. Accelerate very slowly to 20 mph, turn off the engine and shift the car into neutral. Let the car slow to 5-8 mph, restart the engine and repeat the process over and over again. Make sure your flashers are on as not to cause an accident and keep alert for someone coming up fast behind you. This technique is incredibly effective but should be used only in an emergency situation.

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