10 real ways to really save gas and money. CAR WIZARD explains what TO do and NOT to do!

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[@alaricjeard269]

My best advice: Anticipation! Do not brake but decelerate way way way before a red light. This is the real key to make hudge difference on any modern fuel injected vehicule.

[@Blue_collar_97]

An piss everyone off behind you

[@bigaaron]

Facts

[@uss-dh7909]

Also saves on the brake pads too as I would find out...

[@suvari225]

Yes I do that all time whereas F1 racers among us brake as late as Lewis Hamilton on a red light.

[@douglaswayne3149]

We must remember that brakes are needed to remove the kinetic energy of the car which was produced with fuel. Thus, every time you use your brakes, you've wasted fuel. Drive accordingly. Less braking, better fuel economy.

[@zachc1297]

My dad taught me the art of the coast. Inertia is a great fuel saver, you see traffic lights changing, let off the gas and just roll in. The person behind me can suck it! You save a ton of energy when you dont have to start moving from a dead stop. Maintain speed or slightly slow up a hill, speed up a tad down if you have a long stretch ahead (coast through it).

[@bck0001]

I’m always afraid someone is going to get so pissed they shoot me, but I do the same since hearing the technique from a colleague who supposedly got 180k out of the original brakes in her Yukon by doing this.

[@Justin-hz8bh]

Yep. This is how I keep getting 40mpg even though my commute to work is through the mountains.

[@Mastermind12358]

Also save the brakes a lot.

[@redbone7040]

Been practicing it for years👍💯🇺🇸

[@digdugsmug]

Also sometimes you can hold off till it goes back to green and avoid a dead stop :)

[@Obsidian762]

Great advice Wizard. A quick PSA especially for my fellow Americans: Save gas by going slower, but please stay in the right lane. I don't understand why this is such a difficult concept here.

[@vlenhoff]

@2 Corinthians 4:7-11 The key of it all is momentum, so accelerating in the city should be smoother for better gas mileage. Yes the higher the gear, the better the gas mileage, but there is also wind resistance. The faster you go the more air resistance you get. So if you go higher than 60mph, the more resistance you get. Try going 60-65mph, and see how much more MPG you can get. Momentum, air resistance, and smoothness are all factors for the best MPG. It might be a bit boring, but you will get results.

[@nsbioy]

​@2 Corinthians 4:7-11 sustained speed, not stop and go. you get a much better mileage going a steady 55 than 75. but you will get it much worse doing stop and go.

[@bakgammon]

Driving like a maniac is far worse.

[@aarontmckoy9686]

I don’t think people understand that slower traffic stays to the right 🤦🏽‍♂️. I see it everyday.

[@KSE828]

@2 Corinthians 4:7-11 The reason you get worse mpg in the city is less because of speed, and more because of constant stop and go. It uses more fuel to get you moving, than it does to keep you moving.

[@this_djf]

When Mythbusters did their show on fuel economy, one of the biggest things was the drivers mood while driving. Try to relax and be calm. One thing the wizard didn't mention is that in some states ethanol gas is discounted or subsidized by the state. The ethanol will have lower fuel economy. When I worked at a gas station the manager had a 45 minute drive to and from work. The difference he got in mileage offset the price of non-ethanol gas.

[@jonathanryan2915]

I wish my dumb state had non ethanol. The closest station is almost 2hours away. People will buy it, I don't understand why it isn't available

[@evaun1t165]

@@jonathanryan2915 because it makes companies more money to give us the "cheap" shit.

[@jthomas3773]

@@jonathanryan2915 I use E85 every time it is priced lower enough from E10 to even out. It's renewable and less polluting. Just don't use it at below freezing temps.

[@Knotyourbusiness]

Drive like my wife, brake or gas , no in between. Lmao

[@specialopsdave]

It's usually harder to deal with spills of ethanol-free gasoline since the octane booster they use (to make sure it isn't 75 octane or some bs) doesn't evaporate as quickly as gasoline. E10, on the other hand, uses ethanol as the only octane booster (for regular, at least). This makes cleanup a bit easier if a spill occurs (and it smells better too). For me, I don't mind. All my gas equipment is just fine with ethanol gas and has burned the stuff happily for over 10 years, but I feel for those of you who got problems from it.

[@brianlego98gaming]

This is way more educational for me about the pros n cons of gas/diesel fuel, next week would be 6 fuel efficient cars you shouldn't buy

[@realbigtuna667]

Chevy Spark, chevy cobalt, chevy aveo, dodge avenger, dodge caliber, Fiat 500, Mini Cooper. More than 5, but there you go lol.

[@md2k8]

@@realbigtuna667 Thanks

[@StarEquipment1]

A fiat 500 IS a good car but isn't super economical. I bought one new 10 years ago and still have it.

[@thebigpicture2032]

Chevy Aveo is a great commuter car. Bought my son one for grad and 15 years later still going strong with just regular maintenance. It’s a 5 speed manual so fun to drive.

[@hotpuppy1]

@@realbigtuna667 NOPE! NONE of these. All maintenance turds.

[@zzzz-ok7733]

Dusted off my bicycle and put a basket... Store are close by... This has been a blessing meeting new nieghbors feeling better at the end of the day...

[@youdontknowme5969]

so yeah, I've noticed the more gasoline goes up, more drivers become more lead-footed, it makes total sense! 🤪 and why drivers sit in fast-food lines for 20-some minutes, with AC on, still in gear but foot mashed on the brake the entire time, also makes total sense! I walk my fat @$$ inside and usually beat the drive-thru line by a couple cars

[@Hotlog69]

I hate drive thru.

[@emgriffiths1861]

We had a guy in this week for a quote on moving our office, he ranted about the price of gas and then got in his lifted bro-dozer and burned rubber out of the parking lot and the same on the street- for the 50m to the stop sign, I heard his tires spinning as he left the stop sign too

[@jphilb]

How many moms sit in line at school for almost an hour with the engine running to pick up their kids from school. Drives me nuts to see a line of SUVs for blocks burning gas.

[@t436]

Most of them have locked doors so you can't go in.

[@evaun1t165]

@@jphilb I mean if you're in the south, ac is a necessity. We've hit the point in SE Texas where avg temperatures hit triple digits and it'll be like that for about another two and a half months. So if you don't like people leaving their dogs in the car without ac, I don't see how it'll be ok for people.

[@gerardtrigo380]

Excellent advice, just a few additional notes. In the sixties, Shell oil did a number of studies on fuel economy. Among many of the other hints they found out you covered in your video. In planning your routes, be sure to take into account how many stops you are likely to make. At the time the study was done, each start and stop sequence used on average as much fuel as driving 5 miles. I got this tip from a former engineer who worked for three major companies before retiring. One of the causes of poor fuel economy when towing heavy loads is they can cause detonation and a resulting reduction in timing. In that case going to a mid grade or premium fuel may improve your economy by 2 to 5 mpg and protect your engine. I tested this in my vehicle when towing my trailer over several trips. I averaged 8 to 10 mpg on regular gas. 12 to 13 mpg with either mid grade or premium. So when I plan on towing, I fill up beforehand with mid grade. When not towing, I get the same mpg regardless of grade.

[@oldskool1979]

I know how to save at the pump - get rid of the Biden Admin, liberals and globalists !

[@adamcunningham3763]

This is terrible advice. Premium gas isn't great for all engines. It's made for engines that require it.

[@LA_Commander]

​@adamcunningham3763 while premium fuel will not help most engines by itself, it most definitely will help if you are experiencing detonation while the engine is under load

[@angelpacheco4664]

I was doing an uber eats delivery and I was being harassed In Traffic by a benz, Tailgating, honking, aggressively passing me. I had his food that his wife ordered. he got there 3 seconds ahead. I didn't care about a tip anymore, I let him know how I felt.

[@houseofno]

The Benz driver believed they really owned the road. He was telling you that you were late with your "rent."

[@mctransportation9831]

Where do you live? People are not quite that rude in my area, just yet.

[@ken2tou]

I’ve lived and traveled all over the country and beyond. Jerks can be found anywhere. But, same with courteous drivers. It’s just the human condition.

[@darrylmcleman6456]

Hello Mr.Wizard!!! Another good tip for saving fuel if you have reached retirement. You can pick the time you drive. I go 25 miles to town for groceries and I go at 6 00 A.M. The stores open at 7 00 AM and traffic is light.Coming home direction at 8 or 9 00 A M traffic is also light and I save gas. FYI gas is over $10.00 Canadian for Imperial gallon!!! CHEERS from Westcoast Vancouver Island.

[@Flies2FLL]

One thing about AC compressors: If you live in a cold climate, during the winter it is best to turn on the AC for a few moments at least once per week. If you don't, the oil will drain and the compressor will see a dry startup situation for a few seconds. In time, this will destroy the device. Guess how I know that....

[@j.d.saccociates3313]

The ac should come on with the defrost

[@pfsantos007]

@@j.d.saccociates3313 Exactly, because it pulls moisture from the air which improves defrosting.

[@cameronbushey506]

good thing I live in Florida

[@HiroNguy]

@@j.d.saccociates3313 It does not come on automatically on all cars these days! Check your owners' manual.

[@imtheonevanhalen1557]

All cars turn on the ac compressor in defrost mode......it removes moisture from the air.

[@earlyre]

Believe it or not, the best fuel saving advice that worked for me was from Jeremy Clarkson.... ( Paraphrasing) Every time you hit that brake pedal, you are just converting your $$ to heat energy you're just bleeding into the atmosphere. Basically, every time you push the brakes, just picture money going up in flames. Therefore, you have to plan your use of the accelerator to minimize brake applications.

[@jthomas3773]

You can tell which idiots left-foot brake when they pull away from stops and the brake lights are still on.

[@DunSlapMeh]

Replaced my thermostat last week with drive belt needing done too, MPG gone up from 40-43 mixed to 44-50mpg on same commute depending on traffic, Audi a4 2.0 TDI Cabrio. Engine running at temperature does make a massive difference.

[@risingstar1309]

This (I think) is especially important on a diesel. Still important on gasoline too.

[@jordanrudler2120]

@@risingstar1309 it's important on a gasoline too, one of my cars lost about 10mpg when the thermostat seized open

[@DunSlapMeh]

@@risingstar1309 I'd say potentially more on petrol as petrol tries to run rich to warm up. With diesel it just runs sub optimal as it does not have a choke or inject extra fuel for more heat like petrols do, at least as far as I am aware. My guess diesel would not atomise fuel as well either as when looking at fuel temperature it is significantly higher than when thermostat was buggered, so better atomisation and cleaner combustion would be my guess.

[@Vincent-ke5zn]

Sounds great, good job

[@trelipscomb8137]

Generally speaking. Gasoline engines are more efficient, the hotter they run. A lot of newer cars have 221°F thermostats in them. The trade off is you sacrifice timing which kills power. The cooler a motor can run the more power you can make because you can have more timing in it.

[@RoccoMax100]

Tire pressure, maintenance and driving habits are key. As others here mentioned, I’ve noticed a difference by keeping it at 55mph in a 55 zone. My morning commute starts out for ten miles on a highway, 2 lanes in each direction, then funnels down to one lane each direction. I stay to the right doing the 55 limit, once it narrows to one lane I may pick it up to 60 to be mindful of people behind me. Beyond that? Good luck pal, should’ve left sooner. I’m always amazed at the amount of people passing me, even if I’m doing the rare 65 in a 55 they still gotta pass. Which is cool because now I don’t have you on my bumper but dang, slow the $&&$ down. I’ve been passed on double yellow and the shoulder. Even at 10 over the limit. I’ll never understand why people are sheer animals on the morning commute.

[@sp1nrx]

I see this on a daily basis on my drive to work. I work near a famous rocket factory and most of the employees are zipping around me only to arrive at the stoplight at the bottom of the offramp 5 seconds before me. What's ironic about this is many of these employees are driving Teslas and that type of driving *really* makes a big difference on Watts Per Mile.

[@RoccoMax100]

@@sp1nrx it’s gotta be an ego or power thing

[@Sabodable]

@@RoccoMax100 They're running late to their job. Exemplary employee stuck in traffic jam? Final notice. On time lazy piece of shit? No problem. I wonder how many thousands of life altering accidents there have been in the last 10 years alone because someone was afraid of getting fired over being a few minutes late to work.

[@ryanstevens6010]

I experience this on a daily basis and find it quite funny at times. I’ve been collecting dash cam footage lately and want to make a “Best of” compilation of some of the stupidity I see. I really should add a rear camera for the full effect. For fuel economy reasons I’ve been using cruise control on my commute. I set it for 6 *OVER* the 55 MPH posted speed limit and camp out in the center lane (don’t block the passing lane, don’t deal with the people entering/exiting the highway) and yet I still get passed on the left and the right. If I was blocking the passing lane (but I don’t - it’s a passing lane after all) I would respond to a flash-to-pass request. But if I’m in any other lane? Nah, bro - you have room to go around. I’m already speeding - what more do you want from me???

[@noahschmartz2354]

lol i do the same thing, just instinctive i guess.

[@DjDestinyChicago]

I just paid $6.71 a gallon for 93 octane 🤬 it’s a BMW, but I’m one of the rare owners that completely keeps up on the maintenance 😉

[@SupperUpper]

8.21 US per gallon (converted from Euro per liter). That‘s what I pay right no w over here in the southwest of Germany for the good stuff my car requires.

[@jnewguyin]

It’s nice to know I’m already practicing most of your tips. I will say (I think) cruise control can hurt you if you are driving hilly long drives. On hilly drives I will gently accelerate down hill and try to coast as much as possible uphill. My car feels like it accelerates harder than I like when I’m gojng uphill and below my set speed. I do enjoy driving 65 on the slow lane on a 75 speed limit interstate for long distances. Less braking, less passing, more relaxing and higher mpg.

[@joe6096]

What you perceive as coasting uphill is your car losing momentum. So it requires even MORE gas to get back up to speed to make up for that lost momentum than it uses to keep your speed steady while going up using cruise control. So yes, use your cruise going through hills. The older cruise systems use a vacuum actuator on the carburetor which modulates throttle as momentum changes keeping speed steady using less gas. Modern cruise systems are completely electronic with even better, more precise control. INASCAR drivers try to keep momentum not just for position - it saves gas

[@KS-un3pi]

I am driving 63 mph these days. Averaging 22 mpg on a V8 expedition.

[@allthingsadventurous6568]

The computer will hold the speed better. It doesn't just hold throttle position, it will adjust accordingly on climbs and decents to hold the speed.

[@jnewguyin]

@@joe6096 I should elaborate, with a limit at 75 I usually hover around 65 when it’s flat. When I’m in a hilly area, I accelerate down hill to around or a little above 75 using gravity to assist then when I approach uphill I will mostly coast or feather the throttle as my speed creeps down back to 65.

[@jnewguyin]

@@joe6096 I should elaborate, with a limit at 75 I usually hover around 65 when it’s flat. When I’m in a hilly area, I accelerate down hill to around or a little above 75 using gravity to assist then when I approach uphill I will mostly coast or feather the throttle as my speed creeps down back to 65.

[@lyfandeth]

I know that my tire pressure changes by 1 psi per 10°F ambient temperature. So in the fall, my tires will go 3-4 psi low every month as it gets colder out.

[@jmabs5096]

It's even worse in Midwest where it can be currently near 100, and we can get down to -20 in winter 12 psi difference!

[@garyslentzii2796]

I told a buddy of mine about that, he didn't know the tires changed pressure from temperature fluctuations

[@jmabs5096]

@@garyslentzii2796 95% of drivers don't here in the US

[@JohnJones-oy3md]

Yeah, latest car is the first I've owned with TPMS sensors. Seeing in real-time how the pressure changes due to ambient temperature and from the friction of driving was a real eye opener.

[@nsbioy]

​@@jmabs5096 yes, I have to check tire pressure regularly.

[@stymiesnerdly771]

One thing to add to #3 is that if you have a good city planner, the stop lights are timed. Meaning, if you maintain a set speed, you can hit multiple green lights at a constant speed versus drag racing from one red light to another, wasting both fuel and brakes.

[@rabokarabekian409]

In the 80s, Atlantic City did this for most lights directly LEAVING the city, since they already got your money. Some Manhattan streets do this but only at night.

[@DirtSweatGears]

I did the 55mph experiment for a tank of gas. Got amazing mileage in my 89 Prelude, but if you live in Glendale CA, everyone around you wants to go 85 and it's actually very dangerous. Another thing about tires: Get low rolling resistance tires if you're in it for the long term. My Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R tires cost me a good 10mpg at any tire pressure.

[@Trendlaser_]

I remember a guy I was working with was talking about kings and the elite in history who had everything. Now guys like us have something all of these titans of their time never had. We have one of the greatest inventions ever conceived: an automobile, freedom. Sometimes we take them for granted.

[@jthomas3773]

As a young man with a new Pilot's License I remember thinking the richest man in world less than 100 years ago couldn't do what I'm doing!

[@jrob07105]

I only started driving 3 years ago at the age of 43 after taking mass transit all my life. I totally get what you are saying, and I choose to appreciate what my car allows me to do instead of freaking out too much over the costs.

[@dennisdemille8455]

I did notice in my older vehicles that I did improve fuel millage when I went from regular to midgrade. usually about 3-4 mpg. Thank you Wizard for helping us to be more aware on ways to help save money.

[@kmlammto]

Most of these ideas are normal and have been around for a while now. That does not deter the goodness of the recommendations. I appreciate rehearing them as a reminder. Having said this, I have an issue with a few listed below. Cruise control: I understand how it works, I just feel that I have lost control of the car. I know that the cruise control will meter the speed better than my foot, but the feeling of lost control is too much for me to deal with. AC: I have too many allergens causing me discomfort to turn it off when the temp gets above 72 degrees.

[@danielp709]

Thank you Wizard for practical tips with no politics.

[@NVRAMboi]

These "gas events" have been cyclical over the past 50 or more years. Sometimes there's a political angle to them. No point in getting steamed about it as it will likely (eventually) pass but then will happen again down the road. We began driving in the mid-'70's, and as a result we're comfortable with driving 4-bangers.

[@danielp709]

@@NVRAMboi , exactly. The politics reference was twofold - to thank the Wizard for simply keeping it practical with no commentary, and in response to a few commenters who can't seem to get your point that these gas prices have almost nothing to do with who occupies the oval office.

[@jthomas3773]

@@danielp709 And there are some KZbinrs (ex. Scotty) who just can't help revealing their character flaws by injecting politics into their car repair videos.

[@GlennBrockett]

Brakes are an efficient method for turning momentum into heat. Coasting to the light may keep you from having to accelerate as much. (Just be courteous to people around you.)

[@BillyBobDingledorf]

This is an underrated approach. If you drive in a manner that minimizes the need for braking, you are conserving quite a bit of fuel. I choose this method for my commute and it's made a huge difference.

[@tristanholland6445]

I’m a master at this probably could be an annoying thing in a huge urban area but I live in Kentucky. I just pay attention down the road and anticipate the light change or see the red. It’s gonna be red when I get there so just coast some times with good timing I don’t have to stop at all or it’s a very soft stop. I drive a Tacoma so it’s heavy and coasting down speed it fairly easy. I drive my sisters Honda Accord once and it was much harder to coast me not being used to the lighter weight and lower mass.

[@TheRetarp]

We should also work on replacing stop signs with yield signs and traffic lights with roundabouts. Nobody coming to a complete stop = much less wasted fuel.

[@frederickevans4113]

@@TheRetarp I think that's why here in the USA it is perfectly legal to stop at a red traffic light, check that it is safe to proceed, and then make a right turn. Unless specifically forbidden by signage at that specific intersection. In many other parts of the world (where roundabouts may be more popular than here), "right on red" is verboten.

[@Henry_Jones]

I had a grand marquis that i used to hypermile and i would average get 24 mpg in mixed driving. Once in nice summer weather in got 27.5!!! It saves your brakes as well as your gas. My 94 Regal 3800 got 33 mpg highway when hypermiled! Remember your engines using the most gas when its accelerating. 1. Use cruise control as much as possible. Set it after upshift so the rpms stay as low as possible. 2. Use gravity. Accelerate when going downhill and dont accelerate when going uphill. 3. Coast to stops, accelerate slow after stops. Dont ever do the gas/brake/gas/brake driving style keep a long distance between you amd the next car so you can coast to a stop and not waste your brakes.

[@marshallbrooksjr.9088]

What great rhetorical humor, Wizard! So slick by apologizing for the process of condensation and how water responds to gravity. Yes, let's not forget how some may be annoyed from the natural byproduct of birds as they pass air through their vocal cords! You have prepared your life for success, enjoy the fruits of your hard work, sacrifice; and smart decisions that enabled you to be in a comfortable position to enjoy your beautiful yacht with your lovely bride on a hot Kansas Summer day. I am sure you are thankful for your numerous blessings__ your honest, technical competence and humble demeanor are refreshing to witness. "Bravo", Mr. and Mrs. Wizard!!

[@kenc2386]

If you’re in a city like Los Angeles, no tire pressure will overcome messed up traffic lights. I drive a hybrid and keep the tires at 28 psi. I avoid surface streets (traffic lights) as much as possible. Running in electric mode at 10-15 mph steady gets 40 mpg from a Camry hybrid.

[@rosen9425]

28 psi on a modern tire? That should be classified as a flat. Sounds way too low.

[@kenc2386]

The tire pressure light comes on at 26. When I bought the car, it rode beautiful and a few weeks later I checked the tire pressure:26 on all4 corners. Some shops nowadays ignore the owner’s manual or door sticker and just inflate the tires to 36 or 38 regardless.

[@chrismarek7864]

I would also add that if you drive a manual transmission car like me, when possible, drive it in last gear across boulevards and parkways when traffic is light. I found my fuel economy to jump up by almost double sometimes.

[@AntaresReborn]

Good video. Biggest one that sticks out is driving habits. People too impatient (I tend to get passed a lot, even when going a good clip). Funny how people pass then you get caught up to them not long after. I have had success with a fuel system cleaner. Much nicer when having to fill up.

[@z8669zzz]

So many times people pass me to get to the next traffic light, where we both have to wait!

[@shimetobago9586]

@@z8669zzz you are probably annoying to drive behind and they are totally fine moving one slot up ahead of you

[@SuperHtownswag]

lmao have you been in houston. You may get shot at for driving too slow on the highway.

[@pops55650]

Shime Tabago, I agree, following someone who is trying to go “exactly” the speed limit, don’t realize they speed up and slow down constantly, instead of using their cruise control. I end up passing them and really not going much faster, but I don’t have to do the constant speed changes they are

[@trelipscomb8137]

@@shimetobago9586 But the thing is they don't even get one slot up most of the time. Lol. Usually they end up stuck behind someone else behind me or we end up at the next couple of lights side by side til one of us turns off or something. It's hilarious. The traffic lights in this country are very good at controlling traffic FLOW. The only thing gonna happen racing light to light is your fuel mileage going to crap.

[@belltolls1984]

I just have to say I absolutely LOVE the Space Age/Atomic Age/Retro lettering and stars on that boat; it’s absolutely beautiful

[@jrbuch]

Good to see you looking so relaxed Mr Wizard! Nice useful tips you provided! Hi From Australia - can confirm it is cold here right now and fuel prices here are also very high. I make sure my car is always well serviced (it's booked in next week for new fluids) and tires with the right pressure. No point throwing cash away.

[@175dell]

Also for the older vehicles, consider converting to an electric fan, and checking the condition of your catalytic converter, or consider deleting it all together. My old dodge gets 11mpg. At $120 per fill-up a budget electric fan conversion and hollowing out some cats is worth it.

[@Mikidy303]

I stop taking my blood pressure meds when I need to think more. I get more blood flowing into the brain when the pressure is high.

[@ivanf4023]

I got 62.7 MPG on the way to work a few days ago. Today with the AC blaring I got 50. The trip home gets between 38 and 45. I won't say I love my Prius but I do love the fuel savings.

[@leckthetech6132]

No offense...but the worst thing about Prius's are some of the people that drive them. I sincerely doubt that you fit with them though. On a side note, what do you get at 70?

[@ivanf4023]

@@leckthetech6132 My average speed over the last 5000 miles or so is 40mph. That goes back to cold months where heat is running (which is detrimental to the MPG of the Prius because it has to run the engine more to keep the heat going). Average mpg for that period is still over 40 (like 41 or something). I don't really go 70 that often... because on the interstate I like to set the cruise to 90. I'd say at 70mpg, flat terrain with no wind... Probably 45mpg. But I'll never find out because Pennsylvania doesn't have flat terrain and there's always wind.

[@ivanf4023]

@@leckthetech6132 Also notable... I bought the car because it was cheap to buy and I figured (thanks to the Wizard and his Prius videos) that it'd be cheap to maintain as well. So far I've saved more on fuel (over the Aztek I had) than I've spent on maintenance.

[@huckbeduck]

@ Car Wizard, I often see people driving down the highway from several states away who have empty bike & ski racks on the top of their vehicle. I would say the racks are creating excess drag for no reason at all, and should be removed. Also if you no longer listen to FM radio in your vehicle, unscrew the antenna and store it inside, the slight fuel economy increase can add up over time, especially with lots of highway driving. I added speed tape to the front of my car to reduce areo-dynamic drag. My fuel economy definitely increased, it has never been this high since I've owned the vehicle. I'm getting 2 mpg more than the EPA rating. I found the magic amount of grill to block off before the engine starts running hotter than normal.

[@archygrey9093]

Wind resistance is interesting, if you double the amount of area for wind to hit you aren't doubling the wind resistance, but rather quadrupling it. I travel on the Hwy alot here in Australia for work driving at 110kmh for hours and i use alot of hire cars typically small SUVs with small 4cyl engines and 7 speed gearboxes, but sometimes i have to use my personal vehicle which is a 2003 Ford Falcon full size sedan with a 4L 6 cylinder engine with 320,000 km. When i compared the fuel usage between my Falcon and the multiple modern small SUVs on the hwy i found that my Falcon had only slightly worse fuel economy than the much more modern SUVs with engines half the size (9.2L/100km vs 9.4L/100km), my Falcon despite having a much bigger engine even revs higher at 2,200 rpm at 110kmh, the suvs all sit at about 1,800 rpm due to having 3 extra gears. I believe this is all down to the fact that my Falcon is a much more aerodynamic sedan compared to the SUVs that have a much larger front profile (wider, taller and higher off the ground) and are shaped like a brick, in town however the small SUVs are WAY more fuel efficient than my old car but wind resistance is far less of a factor.

[@gearzpop8457]

Reminds me of the gears and gasoline video where they tried to lower the mpg on their honda insight. Weight was less of a factor than aero, they had to go extreme with weight compared to aero

[@PileOfEmptyTapes]

@@archygrey9093 No, drag is in fact linear with front area times drag coefficient (aka drag area), but grows with _velocity_ squared. You are quite correct in that SUVs tend to have a fair bit more drag area than a traditional sedan... it's generally about 1 m² vs. 0.7 m². The nature of aerodynamic drag means that it tends to eventually overtake other forms of friction losses that generally have a habit of increasing linearly with speed. As a result, you may be seeing little change in mileage between e.g. 50 and 80 or even 100 km/h but eventually it'll start tanking. As an aside, 9.4 l / 100 km at a relatively modest 110 km/h is comparable to what our old 1991 Honda Accord (2.0 4-cyl fuel enjected) used to get when driving more like 140-160 on the German Autobahn. Modern sedans seem to be capable of reaching 6.5-7.5 liters.

[@stephenwabaxter]

Great advice over removing roof racks to reduce aerodynamic drag.

[@benchattin]

I’m all about saving fuel but removing the antenna seems a little fanatical.

[@russelljacob7955]

My way to save on gas. I just never leave my house...

[@unstablebobgable]

The Car Wizards has the coolest walk on KZbin. I'd love to see a continuous loop video of him just waddling around on his stubby little legs, with Pantera's WALK as the background music.

[@rosen9425]

You have issues to say the least 🤣

[@ralphturner3798]

Great Video - Here's something I do that saves a lot of money. I use the Conoco gas card with my smart phone. When I go to a Conoco station [or a Phillips 66, or 76 station] I get 25 cents off every gallon! Unlike some similar gas station cards, which limit savings to the first x number of gallons], the Conoco card/app's $.025 savings work every time you go to your station. I love it.

[@hotpuppy1]

Tire pressure...depends. having it at 35 can cause more wear in the center of the tread on some cars. If you have an old Corvair, follow the specs! It looks ridiculously low. The problem with roll-overs on early Corviars was caused by too high tire pressure messing up the handing with the swing axle rear ends. Now the luxury cars that wanted a soft ride usually had the pressure marked really low, those you can raise up.

[@11sfr]

Yes - keep the front tires 10psi lower than the rear on a Corvair, makes a world of difference in handling (the actual PSI numbers aren't as important, modern radial tires will have different settings than the bias plys they came with, but the 10 psi difference is crucial). A 1964 model with the suspension revisions, or the '65-'69s with the all-new setup isn't so much a crucial safety issue as the early cars, but it still makes a difference

[@corrado9683]

Hey Wizard, Great video! I’m amazed at how people still drive as if they’re late for something. I drive a 92 Town Car with a 4.6, and I can sometimes get 25 plus mph. People just need to let up. By the way, nice yacht!

[@jwenting]

most of them are. They're late for their appointment at the gas station

[@EnthusiastCarHangar]

I have gotten the same mileage with my 07 Town Car on some trips. Check it out in my channel if you wish.

[@Lon1001]

I once had an '84 Pontiac Parisienne with the 305 CI smallblock and a 3spd+overdrive... that brute of a car probably got 6mpg driving around town, but on the hwy doing 70 it idled way down and just kept cruising. Official rating was 20mpg HWY, but that 22gal fuel tank could take me on a 450 mile trip if I was gentle.

[@carsontoopes837]

Eeeey I've touched 30 in my 94 town car, just got 27mpg on a 180mile trip, do you do anything special? I don't, I speed, ac on, idle in parking lots, and get on it

[@corrado9683]

@@carsontoopes837 naw. Just driving easy I guess

[@Jack-yl7cc]

If you want better gas "milage" out of your boat, make sure the bottom is clean. I would recommend you do it as part of your de-winterizing process when you are getting the boat ready for the summer cruising season. Your lucky it is in fresh water, if it was in some place exposed to salt water then you might have to clean it ever few months or even monthly.

[@mtreat3900]

Also, empty unnecessary weight from your car and trunk. That will help fuel economy as well.

[@wdefghjuefhdegtfthtgf1351]

Also getting as much junk out of your car as possible as reducing weight can get you better millage. In addition when new tires are needed get ones with lower rolling resistance. Otherwise this one costs more then it saves

[@ronhoneycutt8155]

it seems that most EVRYONE ON THE ROAD TODAY IS IN A HURRY from take off to stop! i bet garages around my town do hundreds of brake jobs a month! i'm older and beyond that habit but i do get a little road rage (from what my brother in law calls "IB's" which translates to ignorant bastards :) because of their non-driving abilities. oh, i do enjoy the sounds of nature and listen to them every chance i get. Thanks for the Awesome Advise from the Car Wizard Himself 😁

[@oldskool1979]

I know how to save at the pump - get rid of the Biden Admin, liberals and globalists !

[@grider8344]

"no you don't, your a liar"😂 love it. I love his dead pan look😮

[@mattmayo3539]

The first time I drove my dads one ton truck I got lectured by dad on not coasting long enough when approaching a stop. That was 20 years ago.

[@timothycoyne5874]

Some cars with adaptive/radar cruise control have options in the menu for how hard the car will accelerate back up to speed when the traffic in front you accelerates. You can choose to have your car speed back up more gradually or more quickly. Choosing more gradually will save fuel since the car won’t be stomping on the gas.

[@MrDuncl]

On a VW Golf that is basically what the "ECO" mode does. I do about 90% of my driving using the adaptive cruise control.

[@rabokarabekian409]

I've enjoyed the cars that did this. If it were up to me, it would be required on all cars to be full time. In my multiple decades of driving, tailgating has been by far the major cause of accidents I have seen, and of traffic volume clogs since everybody bunches up together. Oddly ,the second most common crash I see is people simply veering off the raod for no reason, even on straight, level, nearly no traffic conditions. Bring on the robot cars.

[@Rambogner]

My gas mileage is excellent when I don't use my car 🙃

[@TOBYH]

WIZARD, GAS IN CA. IS NOW $6.39 A GALLON FOR 87 OCTANE WHICH IS 10% ETHANOL. SOME STATIONS HAVE DIESEL FOR $6.99. WHAT A RIP-OFF! THANKS JOE, HE DID THAT!

[@hedydd2]

By far the most efficient way to save ‘gas’ is to not switch engines on. My mileage has gone down from 15,000 miles a year to 7000. This saves 50% of fuel. Otherwise small engines like my Nissan Qashqai 1.5 diesel gives 55mpg [46USmpg] while my diesel Sorento and Honda CRV both do 42mpg Imperial [35mpgUS]. Gas price in the UK is now US$9.37 per US gallon as opposed to your $5

[@MrKillswitch88]

Have already come a cross a station two weeks ago already charging $9.60 for a gallon of regular and our driving distances are much longer than what is the norm in the UK much less Europe in general often being an hour or more one way and even longer on the way back for errands etc. It won't matter much anyway as the breaking point for this economy is $6 before there will be a big wave of unemployment between businesses downsizing and people just giving up. Ran across one business owner who is having to spend over $20,000 a week just to keep three rigs on the road due to the cost of diesel so no our gas prices are not as cheap as they first appear.

[@thebigpicture2032]

I get 10 miles per gallon and found the best way to save fuel is not drive. If I’m super careful, I can manage 12 mpg but what’s the point. I drive maybe 5000 miles per year.

[@hedydd2]

@@MrKillswitch88 Have you travelled much in Europe? The average car milage is much the same in most countries outside of large cities. It is governed by time. The time people find acceptable to be driving daily and annually. The average for any driver is between 12000 and 15,000 miles. There are those that drive much further but there are also those that drive much less. The most that most people will tolerate is about 75,000 miles annually which is about 2200 hours. This is actually 53 by 40 hour weeks behind the wheel annually, so you can see why that becomes a limiting factor for anyone who has a life beyond the driver’s seat.

[@russellhltn1396]

If your car has a turbo, it might benefit from a higher octane in the summer. If you go to accelerate, and the engine falls flat on it's face, it's probably retarding the spark due to knock. High octane prevents that.

[@slscamg]

Yes. Even if they claim the car runs just fine in 87 every turbo car I’ve owned gets 93 and the ones I’ve driven that the owner fills up with 87 you can feel the timing being pulled when you’re accelerating in the mid range

[@LMacNeill]

There are *some* engines that are designed to advance ignition timing when you put in 91 octane. My Ford Ranger, for example, with the EcoBoost 2.3L turbo makes about 25 more HP on 91 vs. 87. But, yeah, *most* cars don't take advantage of the higher octane fuel.

[@grominwithrob1339]

Where do you suspect higher HP comes from. That energy comes from advanced timing and increased fuel consumption.

[@andrewmullen4003]

It's $9.71 for a UK Gallon where I filled up today , and that was the cheapest I found, £1.82.9 a litre , but luckily I drive carefully and got 72.4 mpg today, good advice Wizard!

[@InceRumul]

Another easy one: don't drive around with excess junk in your car that you're not intentionally transporting. This especially goes for in-city driving.

[@zappatx]

I use cruise but not on hills. I participate in Economy Runs and one trick is to decrease constantly on hills. Yes - use cruise on flat land but on a steep hill you decrease 10 to 15 MPH then increase speed abruptly on the down hill decreasing back to the cruise control.. I can get a 2018 Ford Focus beyond 42 MPG doing that, keeping the intake clean, injector cleaner and upper cylinder lube. I also achieve 42 using 10% ethanol (only when using Upper Cyl Lube).

[@cddog1995]

We have had two cars to my knowledge have over 100k miles on the spark plugs. My suburban has the same plugs in it to my knowledge, came with the engine roughly 100k miles ago. Still runs good and will crank on the first try still. (knock on wood) And second is an impala that I just changed all tje plugs on and it has between 145000 miles and 150000 miles on it. Original to my knowledge. Car didn't run well but I'm not sure it was the plugs fault, I took the engine out to replace gaskets and things, so I did the spark plugs.

[@jonasnitz7678]

Gasoline price In Sweden is about double+ compared to US.

[@stephenwabaxter]

It's the same in the UK. I'm campaigning to have the tax element reduced - it's currently 45% of the pump price.

[@rosen9425]

@@stephenwabaxter Governments are dependent on the tax for fiscal reasons. The tax is also meant to be a behavior controlling function by pricing people out of undesired consumer behavior forcing people to seek other alternatives. 'They' have decided it's electric or nothing going forward.

[@jakeprewitt3009]

Man, one I found made a huge difference was getting an alignment done on my car. I have a Lexus CT200h as a commuter car and was only getting 40 MPG at the absolute most. Got a fresh alignment and am getting about 50 now.

[@mijr9075]

Should sefinitely be seeing closer to 50mpg on the ct200h

[@Duckswag87]

35 psi! Well it’s been almost 2 weeks since I checked. But they keep air pretty good, I only have to add 1-2 psi every month or so. Thanks for the once a week suggestion, probably more important now than ever

[@whatareyoudoingyouidiot342]

I envy you. I have 2 tires that lose 5 pounds a WEEK. I have to put air in them constantly. I've been to 3 shops and nobody can find a problem.

[@oldskool1979]

I know how to save at the pump - get rid of the Biden Admin, liberals and globalists !

[@Duckswag87]

@@whatareyoudoingyouidiot342 sounds like the wheels may be slightly bent, I’m sure they already checked the valve stems. That would be super frustrating

[@crazytrain7114]

Cassiopea, nice! Pretty accurate depiction of the constellation, lots of cool stuff in it. Always anticipate traffic signals. Any red that turns green before you get to it is a bonus. Also, gps pretty much sucks. To go from my house to our favorite restaurant requires 17 traffic signals within 6 miles. Add 2.4 miles and I'm on the highway. Makes a big difference with a 4runner. Gps is generally the shortest possible route.

[@captainchaos0666]

Everytime I worked for a major car repair chain and oil change places, I always told customers to check tires every month and told them to keep on top of basic maintenance. I'm no expert like the ASE master mechanics, but I like to know as much as possible when it comes to cars.

[@rlgearing]

For tire pressure i typically use placard plus 10%, seems to be a good balance between mpg, ride, and even tire wear

[@VladoT]

1. AC in the winter is a must have here for fast de-fogging a windshield. 2. Oil and Transmission oil additives give better mileage - seriously, but they dont last long. 3. ECU remap can save on fuel because ignition timing maps are more aggressive but you need to use premium gas all the time. 4. By using non-oem ECU you can calibrate it to use even less fuel when cruising but of course this is illegal.

[@russellhltn1396]

Before upping the tire pressure, check the sides of the tires to see what it's rated maximum is. There's a lot that are only rated for 35 psi max.

[@cardinaloflannagancr8929]

That's a good point. I had a set of 4 michelin's and one was max of 39 the others 35 all the same model tire. I e-mailed to ask was that ok since they're all within my recommended psi on the door sticker. They actually called back and set me up with a new tire mounting, balance etc.. at my nearest ford dealer.

[@benchattin]

I just keep mine at 32 PSI like it says on the door jamb placard.

[@Lon1001]

@@cardinaloflannagancr8929 the one tire probably had the wrong load rating or something

[@kevins1834]

Also make sure you adjust for the difference in temperature between where/when you check your tires and the average highs for the upcoming week. A 10 degree change in temperature changes tire pressure by a pound so if your garage happens to be 30 degrees warmer than outside your tire pressure will drop 3 degrees when you take it out

[@ljacota]

@@Lon1001 Found this on newer verse older tire. Had a blowout the new tire had a higher max. 2 year old vs new.

[@MrNamegame]

On the vehicle repairs section, the clearest example I can think of was between my one brother's 92 Crown Vic and my other brother's 03 Crown Vic interceptor. The 92 was worn out no lie, would run like crap until you revved it to 3k or so for a couple seconds then let off because of a bad timing chain. Otherwise it was still managing about 18ish highway, par for the course on these old boats, could have still been better, but what was REALLY helping the mileage was the o2 sensors were still functioning. The 03 my brother used to own, it was getting around the same highway until a week after he bought the car and an o2 sensor went out. TWELVE. HIGHWAY. It ran great still, but 12. Same reason why my friend is getting rid of their F-150 actually...the o2 sensor on one of their banks went out and he's spent $500 CAD in gas in about 3/4 of a month. Here I am at maybe $100 in in the same amount of time with my 07 Honda Fit and I drive it moderately harsh. So yes, please for the love of god maintain your shit.

[@matth4069]

I don't get more mpg from higher octane but my discovery 2 gets kinda pissed if I use a lower octane. I've had to do it a few times when the station only had cheaper gas and PING PING PING PING. Stopped and got an octane boost bottle and a few miles later it cleared up

[@menguardingtheirownwallets6791]

To save gas with a motorboat = install a trolling motor on the back, and power it with a few solar panels installed on the deck. You will find that you can push the boat around at about 1 mph on a sunny day using a setup like that.

[@Anderslisa90]

I recognize all the tips the Wizard has. Here in Sweden where I live, petrol costs US $ 9.20 per gallon. Your price of US $ 5 per gallon, is for us in Europe very cheap. Here you rarely see a large petrol-guzzling V8. Here, the car industry is talking about down sizing of engines. We have 4 cylinders and turbo. A majority drive a diesel car. Equally fast, but fuel efficient. In our family we have a VW Golf diesel and a Seat Leon diesel. We drive mixed driving 50 miles per gallon. I see people on youtube who have as bad as 9 miles per gallon with V8. Here, 35 miles per gallon is considered bad. You in the United States are spoiled with incredibly cheap gasoline. That's why you have stuck to gas-guzzling V8 engines. It has not mattered with such cheap petrol. Maybe it's time to wake up and start producing more fuel efficient cars. Wizard has great tips. Unfortunately, the difference is small when driving a V8.

[@Derek8487]

A lot of things are more spread out here because our country is gigantic. I live more in the country so my wife drives 34 miles to work (54.7 km). But tax rates are lower and homes are cheaper in the countryside. As far as gas guzzling v8s goes we've never owned one .

[@bngr_bngr]

Since you are closer to oil producing countries like Russia and Norway. Why is fuel so expensive in Sweden?

[@Anderslisa90]

@@bngr_bngr It is not only in Sweden that petrol is expensive. It is expensive throughout Europe. There are countries where petrol is more expensive than in Sweden. It's in the US gasoline is cheap, for us anyway. In terms of price, petrol in the USA is the same as in Europe 20 years ago. Europe has even more tax on the price of petrol. How much is tax on the US price?

[@stephenwabaxter]

I'm a big fan of Volkswagen Group products. I have owned three VW's in the past. My best mpg was around 50 with the 1.9 TDI Passat (B5).

[@Anderslisa90]

@@stephenwabaxter That’s the same engine I have in my Seat. You really drive cheap! 👍😎

[@MostlyBuicks]

I use cruise control even in town if the boulevard is long enough between lights. I am an old man. I find it AMAZING how slowly people drive uphill but how FAST they drive downhill. It varies as much as 20 mph.

[@alanhassall]

I use the Eco mode on my Civic exclusively and I use the cruise control when it is is safe. It is amazing how slowly the car accelerates back to speed when I hit resume.

[@alanhassall]

@SekaCity I have no problem with it if it gets me better mileage. Mine also has a bit of difficulty maintaining speeds over 70mph, but I rarely need to go that fast and it gets the mileage.

[@keithcurtis6671]

I switched on the "ECON" mode on my CR-V a month or so ago. Gained 2 MPG over that time. I need to look it up but I think the "ECON" mode changes the VVT response based on how it performs. I also always use the cruise control on the highway, and have started setting it at the speed limit vs 9 over where I used to!

[@alanhassall]

@@keithcurtis6671 I'm sure that it changes a lot of things since I'm sure that my car has throttle by wire. I can't complain about the car's performance as a daily driver. I want mileage above everything else for just driving to work and it does that just fine. When I hit resume on the cruise control, the mpg bar rarely drops below 35mpg.

[@mikelyons9971]

Another big thing to add is consolidation of trips. Don't go out for a soda then go home park and then leave hours later to grocery shop. Get everything for the week bought on your weekly grocery shopping trip. One sodas at the gas station are hyper inflated price wise compared to Walmart, etc. also the constant restarting of the motor is added wear and tear on the motor and starting the motor uses more fuel than the equivalent amount of seconds idling.

[@richardsmith2721]

That happens to me all the time. I was driving a stretch of road with several lights. There was a guy weaving in and out of cars and almost hit me. I pulled up along side of him about 3 miles down at the light and waved to him. I was driving sensibly and he made no gains driving like a moron.

[@oldskool1979]

I know how to save at the pump - get rid of the Biden Admin, liberals and globalists !

[@rickhall1146]

Oldskool, you are an idiot. You tube what goes in to gas pricing. NOWHERE does the administration factor in to he costs of gas.

[@mannypaneser3342]

@@oldskool1979 rid of two party system

[@jthomas3773]

@@oldskool1979 Dear Child Left Behind: Fuel prices are way up GLOBALLY.

[@CdoggsGaming]

@@jthomas3773 Right? I’m so sick of these smooth brains blaming joe Biden when the whole world is suffering due to the sanctions on Russia. Literally any other president would’ve joined the other world leaders in these sanctions.

[@RockyRepairs]

Hey Wizard! I'm a younger driver, I found that cruise control uses more gas. Did a comparison in a round trip. But I noticed too while driving that my engine revved higher continuously to stay at at a constant speed. Maybe just my vehicle does that, but that's proof in the pudding for me that it does waste more gas. Given both live data and the results of a round trip.

[@robertbell525]

Oh yes, start going up a long grade and it will be wide open. If there are hills, best to do it manually

[@zeusapollo8688]

Parked the big block last week...that's how to save money on gas with that beast. Running 50 in the front and 80psi on the rear already

[@earlyre]

And as far as fuel type/ additives, etc... In my little Ford hybrid ( calls for 87) the only chemical that has gotten me higher MPG'S is ethanol free gas. The Casey's near me used to sell E0 91 octane. When i used that exclusively, I would get X mpg. When they stopped selling E0 91 ( literally every other station in the area sells E10 in all grades) I went back to my usual station, and just to see if it was the higher octane, or the lack of ethanol, used their E10 93 exclusively for a few tanks. It was the ethanol. The E10 93, got me no better mileage than E087. Both produced about 5mpg less than the E0 91. My brother... His Volt requires 91/93 ( not sure which) he's using 87 with a bottle of octane booster. Does the same with his Dakota that specs 87, but "recommends" premium for more power. ( H.O. 4.7 Magnum)

[@rayceeya8659]

Another trick I learned when I was driving truck was float shifting. It takes a gentle hand but it keeps your engine and clutch very happy.

[@miamivice80s]

Amazing how small leaks on the exahust can make it down 9-10 mpg, fixed them mpg go up to 17-18, also the stiffnes on the manual shifter improved a lot (was thinking needed more transmission oil)

[@bigmountain7561]

We need 20 ft lifeguard chairs on 75 between Tampa and Sarasota. And you can see the Common Sewer of Driving. If people would just slow down they would save money and get there in one piece. i4 between Tampa and Whorlando is the other Sewer of Driving. Florida is where the Feces of Driving Congregates. Maybe I am too harsh but if you been here you’ll know.

[@acebragg5559]

Ha ha. Yeah, I live in Tampa. Tampa to Sarasota isn't that bad, but I-4 to Orlando is the turd sandwich of all highways. It's also the deadliest stretch of highway in the US.

[@stephenbruce8320]

I check everything on my car every two weeks and monitor my fuel consumption which helps me predict potential problems to look for. When I fill up, I will note down how often the AC is on, if I have more idle time say at red lights or if I was working on something. I remove all unnecessary items from my car to reduce the weight because everything helps. TPMS is great and mine will go off not just for low pressure but elevated pressure, so I check my cold tire pressure in the morning to make sure it's at the door plaque rating which for me is 32 PSI. I will also check the live data on my engine to make sure it's running within its specified range. If something is not quite right, I will address the issue before it becomes a major expense. My goal is to keep what I have running well and problem free. I never wear out my tire thread because I have annual low milage so my tires will often dry rot and when I see that I just buy new ones. I also check my battery health because I find myself changing my battery sometime after its 3 years old and so even if it's not giving me an issue, but it starts to lose capacity I just change it out. Driving low milage and mostly city driving is really hard on a car but there was a time when I use to drive 40-60K annually which has its other issues so everything I do is adopted due to my driving conditions.

[@randischwarz5072]

I love your videos. I pick up great information. I must disagree with you on one thing you stated in this video. I own a 2013 Mustang V6 Premium convertible. The Mustang is a summer car. The engine is designed to use 87 octane fuel, however if I put 91 Octane or 93 Octane in the tank, the computer will adjust the engine timing to provide 25 more horsepower. Where did I find this out..it is in the owner's manual. However, the 3.7L V6 is rated for 305hp, do I need 25 additional horsepower, nope! I purchased the vehicle as a summer car to have fun in. It is not even driven in any inclement weather. If I cannot put the top down, it just is not fun to drive. What would be considered my daily driver? A 2022 Subaru Outback Touring XT. When I learned to drive my dad told me to press on the gas pedal as if I had a raw egg underneath it. Do I drive my vehicles hard? Never!!! I will not abuse my vehicles, nor do I want to burn extra fuel.

[@muhammadvenson4214]

Out here in the SF BAY AREA we've been at an average of $6.29-$7.09 for quite some time

[@AB-jk7tw]

Love your channel Wizard but you have to recognize the irony of giving fuel saving tips while sitting on a mega-buck boat!

[@zoefaith120]

Wizard has super sense for being smart about any thing . Dealing with are cars and old gas hoggs.

[@otarsulava]

My Ninja bike PSI is 28 front / 32 rear - always check before the trip. Correct PSI is also about safety not only better mpg ✌️BTW: along with air filters on cars, spray clean MAF sensor and Throttle Body, auto parts stores sell them as a kit, around 10$... ✌️

[@HypocriticYT]

A:C, I grew up without A/C, a 68 Nova, crank windows and AM radio. I agree maps are better, gps is crap unless you’ve never been there before so just use it when you’re near your destination.

[@TriCountyMotorsEastman]

On the slowing down it depends on the car and gearing. My Saturn Vue 4 cylinder 5 speed gets best mileage around 60 but when my parents had a cavalier with the same engine and a 5 speed that got it's best mpg at 75. We tested it on vacations. My F350 7.3 gets a lot better mpg with the 6 position chip in it, but a lot of that is due to the transmission programming being very poor on it and it being improved to not search for gears as much.

[@KekeeBlack]

I started actually maintaining my car a few months ago. That air filter alone brought my gas mileage up from 37 mpg to 40. Transmission fluid and filter change improved my acceleration and I gained a couple mpg. I’ve seen my Mitsubishi Mirage hit 50 mpg in town before and it’s an easy car to fix. No hybrid or electric bs to deal with and very dependable. I love it and will continue to care for it

[@ldever3]

I'm averaging over 60 mph on my Malibu hybrid, which is only rated 47 for combined mileage. All of what Wizard said I am already doing. I'll add two things. First, how much weight you have in your car significantly effects your mileage. Don't keep extra junk in your car. Driving with a full tank of gas lowered my mpg by about 5 mpg compaired to an empty tank. If I only fill up half way, that's about 2.5 mpg better. Getting gas every 400 miles instead of 800 isn't a big deal. Second, if you have multiple ways to get someplace, choose the way with the lower average speed. For example, I can get to my parents house by using the interstate, and get about 50 mpg, or I can use the back roads and get 60-65 mpg. It's 10 miles either way, and I don't notice the extra two minutes it takes me. Oh, and my tires are kept at 41/42 psi, not the 38 psi recommended. I don't notice any reduction in ride quality, and they last forever.

[@oliverbrookes27]

1 mpg quite good for a boat. Last cruiser I was on did 4-6 gallons per mile at full speed - 40 knots!

[@andykrikkit]

Thx for some good advice. I still remember the good old days in the mid 2000s, when gas was 5 dollars a gallon here in Norway. Right now it is at 10+. Need to check my tire pressure tomorrow. 🙂

[@stephenwabaxter]

The price of petrol is similar here in the UK. Is a good option in Norway to consider an Electric vehicle?

[@Notoproject2025]

That damn Biden causing high gas 17 years ago in other countries 😂

[@andykrikkit]

@@stephenwabaxter Yes, the incentives to buy electric are still good, although not as good as it's been the last few years. If I was in the market for a NEW car, I'd probably go for an electric one. Something like 85% of all new cars sold here are now fully electric.

[@gregorymurphy9980]

I bought a 2018 Fiat 124 Spider Lusso model with a six speed manual transmission in the color red this spring. It's not a practical car but I'm getting 34 mpg doing local spirited driving. I'm rowing gears on the back roads with top down and the AC blowing. and not complaining about the cost of fill up at all.

[@rosen9425]

I tried running without the ac for the later part of winter when it's actually not needed at all. Surprising how much fuel it consumed and it's noticeable for sure. Gained quite a bit of range on the commute going a full week on a full tank. So if you're in a moderate climate, mostly cool, definitely turn the ac off unless middle of the summer or high humidity. I accidentally put 14% of E85 in my car grabbing the wrong handle, filled the rest with E5 (91). Don't know how much ethanol was in the mixture but it ran like a scalded pig. Now after one tank going back to E5 (91) it runs a little bit sluggish on torque. It's a 1.6 turbo so torque isn't there originally anyway 😆 Another thing exclusively related to the US. Can you afford to run a V8 and do you honestly need it for a commute? 7.3 liter will always cost a hell of a lot more than a 2.0.

[@jthomas3773]

Duhmericans don't really care about fuel costs. Oh, there's a lot of whining and bitching when it spikes up like now, but to see the truth, look at what they drive and how they drive it. Fuel economy is barely or not on the radar at all.

[@batboy-xf3ki]

Oh wizard. You took your time off of the vacation to share your knowledge. Much love.

[@RayT70]

I've recently switched to ethanol free gas and have noticed a difference in both power and economy.

[@VGHurdleGoldKey]

Please, shed some weight, get rid of unnecessary luggage, empty the truck bed, remove junk from the back seat, plan your shopping trips to avoid multiple trips to the store, do shopping on the way from work, shop for a week worth of supplies instead of daily 😊

[@TeKaMOTO]

And most importantly, contact your local government to change zoning laws and transportation planning so that you don't have to drive everywhere! If suburban areas had basic services like grocery stores nearby that one could get to by walking or biking a lot of people would not need to drive for miles to buy shit.

[@chrisbristow8728]

Hi Wizard. I live in England where petrol is nudging £10 pounds a gallon. I drive a v6 jag which is considered a biggish motor over here. I get 17mpg around town and 31 on a run. I am only putting up with it because I like the car. The most economical drive is a much smaller car . European or Asian cars can be reliable fast and economical. I do like the idea of 50mpg! . I love the big 6 litre v8s you guys have but couldn’t live with the poor economy. Many thanks 🙏 Chris.

[@paulgonzalez2985]

I want to be you when I grow up. Im 32. Your knowledge is amazing. You the real deal. Thanks for everything.

[@alexandrecouture2462]

One important missed point: Use a more fuel-efficient car if you have one. I have an old 1991 Jaguar XJ6 and a 2008 Mazda 3. The Mazda takes literally half the fuel of the Jaag.

[@jamesbrett5010]

Looking good wizard. Just chillin at the marina with your yacht. Glad your using it.

[@c2damak]

I’m no wizard but I’ve definitely put additives into the tank during long trips and it’s made a huge difference