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Save fuel: combine or eliminate unnecessary trips.

I’m sure you’ve seen at the chassis dyno how a bunch of little, nitpicky things often add up to a significant power gain by the end of the tuning session. So it is with gas mileage: a little bit here, a little bit there, and the overall savings can really add up.

So consider the simple things you can do: Try to avoid short trips. The vehicle is more efficient if it’s fully warmed up. Combine multiple stops in a single trip. Plan the most efficient route. Generally, on a multistep trip, the most efficient route is one that goes to the furthest destination first before working your way back. GPS or mapping programs can help plan the shortest route. On the road, try to avoid getting caught by a “stale-green” light that’s about to change to red—you can often watch the pedestrian signal crossing light for a clue if the light is about to change.