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GOBankingRates’ editorial team is committed to bringing you unbiased reviews and information. We use data-driven methodologies to evaluate financial products and services – our reviews and ratings are not influenced by advertisers. You can read more about our editorial guidelines<\/a> and our products and services review methodology<\/a>.<\/p>\n 20 Years Trusted by While we all want to save money on gas, we also need to get places. There are a number of ways to get the most for your gas money<\/a> that can fit seamlessly into your daily driving habits \u2014 as well as a few things you may be doing in the name of saving money that don\u2019t actually work.<\/p>\n Check out these four driving hacks that can actually help you save money on gas<\/a> \u2014 and four that won\u2019t.\u00a0<\/p>\n Works: Downloading a Gas Price Tracking App<\/p>\n Your phone is probably in your hand at this very moment, and luckily, you can use it to check gas prices<\/a> around your area. Apps like GasBuddy and Gas Guru show you a map of gas stations with the price per gallon. If you don\u2019t want another app, you can also look up prices on GasBuddy\u2019s website, so you know exactly where to go to get the most for your money.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Doesn\u2019t Work: Driving Around To Find the Best Price<\/p>\n Unless you\u2019re passing a bunch of gas stations on your way to work and can keep an eye on prices, it doesn\u2019t pay to spend time (and gas) driving around to find the best price.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Works: Sharing a Ride With a Buddy<\/p>\n Driving fewer cars to and from activities cuts down on per-person fuel consumption. If you\u2019re a regular carpooler<\/a>, you can even ask your riders to chip in for gas to save some money.\u00a0<\/p>\n Doesn\u2019t Work: Driving Out of Your Way To Carpool<\/p>\n If you\u2019re driving to the other side of town and then doubling back in the name of carpooling, you\u2019re probably not saving much.\u00a0<\/p>\n Works: Driving More Efficiently<\/p>\n Accelerating slowly, sticking to the speed limit and coasting to a stop rather than slamming on your breaks will make your vehicle more fuel efficient<\/a>.<\/p>\n Doesn\u2019t Work: Putting the Pedal to the Metal<\/p>\n You may think that driving faster will get you where you need to go faster, and save you money on gas. However, according to the U.S. Department of Energy\u2019s FuelEconomy.gov website<\/a>, aggressive driving can lower gas mileage by 15% to 30% on the highway, and between 10% and 40% when you\u2019re stopping and starting through town.\u00a0<\/p>\n Works: Proper Vehicle Maintenance<\/p>\n Keeping your tires pumped up, getting new tires when necessary and sticking to an oil change schedule can keep your vehicle running as efficiently as possible<\/a>, ultimately saving money on gas.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Doesn\u2019t Work: Skipping Maintenance To Save Money<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/cdn.gobankingrates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/icon-20.svg?webp=1&quality=75\"){kind=icon}
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