Simple But Effective Hypermiler Techniques You Can Begin Using Today

Yesterday I was talking to a pal who asked me how much could he save from gas with hypermiling techniques; after I told him, he was pretty shocked and realized how wrong he had been driving all this time. Many people – like my pal - equal hypermiler techniques with car modifications, and although these mods can help you save gas, you can start with easy to use techniques in your everyday driving.

These are the hypermiler techniques I suggested he started using:

Drive the Speed Limit. We always want to go fast everywhere, always in a rush, it’s crazy! And did you know that going slow can save you some gas? Yes! Sit back, relax and enjoy the ride.

Tweak Your Route. This is a basic technique: avoid traffic. Again, find a joy in what you do, start seeking for alternative routes that may be longer but will save you gas.

Drive Without Using The Brakes When Safe. If there’s a lot of traffic, it is better to go at the same slow speed than starting and stopping continually as you flush fuel into the engine you will not use.

Change your Oil. Use a thinner oil for these, as the car ages, the oil makes it harder to push the engine, consuming more fuel.

Like my friend, you too can start implementing these techniques into your everyday driving. They are not at all complicated. Here’s how you can start: Print or take note of these tips and have the sheet of paper on your car, take a look at it until you make these tips a habit.