Originally Posted by hpvamp
This may seem like a weird one:
I live at the end of a very quiet cul-de-sac. Once I turn onto my street I'll put the transmission in neutral, kill the engine and coast the 30 seconds or so it takes for me to get to my parking spot on the side of the street. This technique is not for everyone obviously and people should be aware that you will only have about 2-3 good brake pumps before the power braking goes away. (likewise, power steering will be gone shortly after killing the engine).
Also, when I fill up at a certain costco, the lines can be long but there is a slight incline towards the pumps. I'll kill the engine and use gravity to pull me forward when the line moves a little bit. I'll turn on the engine only when I'm "stuck" in a flat part of the lot.
Why is the "World According to Garp" running thru my head???
Actually, I have a Prius Hybrid. 50+ mpg. But it actually has improved my driving by trying to increase even that. Learn to avoid Stop and Go. Accelerate softly, and slowly. Try not to run up behind stopped vehicles. Slow down as you approach a red light and keep your momentum going. That way you will actually not need to speed up as rapidly.
Also on the gas side. There are several Fleet Cards available to individuals. (GasCard) is one that give you access to fully automated stations with no cashier or attendant. They usually will give you 2 to 5 cents off per gallon.
But I will still fill up once every two weeks for under $20.
