Gas is getting expensive, there’s no denying that. So, I took a little time this month to do some research regarding methods to increase fuel efficiency. After reading as much material as I could find, I came to the conclusion that by far, the most talked about way to reduce your fuel consumption is to change your driving habits. Almost every website and news article that I read had that ranked as #1 or #2. And, since I drive like my hair is on fire, I figured this was definitely worth a try.

For the last two tanks of gas, I have driven very conservatively. I’ve accelerated slowly, driven the speed limit or lower, and tried to keep my engine RPM as low as possible. And let me tell you, this wasn’t an easy thing to accomplish…you could get killed out there driving the speed limit.

At the end of my experiment, I calculated my new fuel efficiency, estimated gas at $3.50 per gallon, calculated the number of miles I’d drive each day, blah, blah, …..more math, some equations, and a sandwich later, I calculated my cost savings….$10 a month.

ARE YOU KIDDING ME!! The “experts” recommend that I drive like a 96 year old lady to save gas and this is all I get for it? I could make that back by driving crazy, getting to work early, and making it back. Of course, I’m not going to do that, but I could.

Gimme that lighter fluid…I need to start a flame on my head and cruise the Z.