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With the price of automobile fuel as high as it is these days, we need to do all we can to not only reduce the amount of gasoline we consume to cut expenses but also lower carbon monoxide emissions that are harmful to the environment. With that in mind, here are a couple of ideas to help you accomplish these goals.

First, when buying a new or newer vehicle, pick one that gets better gas mileage than the one you are replacing. While driving daily, try not to brake and accelerate quickly and obey the posted speed limit. Doing both can lower the amount of fuel your car consumes by 5-30% according to the US Department of Energy. Removing excess cargo weight from your trunk and turning the car off when idling for more than one minute goes a long way to conserve gas. While on the highway, use your cruise control if your car is so equipped.

Keeping your car tuned up and your tires properly inflated can save you up to the equivalent of 8 cents per gallon. Try to combine daily trips around town to conserve gasoline. Carpooling to work or staggering your work hours to travel during non rush hours will also allow you to pull up to the pump less often.