09/26/2026
Jim's Top 5 ways to save fuel, increase mileage, and save money.Disclosure: Use these extreme tips in moderation and remember you are the captain of your own vessel. Who was right, wrong, or otherwise in a crash means absolutely nothing out there—watch your back.In this video, we break down the real mechanics of efficiency and why pushing these rules to the extreme gets dangerous on public roads: #5: As the Crow Flies – Plan your route ahead of time because saving miles saves money. Never make an empty trip; accomplish as much as you can both ways, especially if you are hauling or scrapping. #4: Overinflating Tires – Overinflating reduces rolling resistance but cuts down tire life and traction. The main key is keeping tires topped up to their max rating across all temperature changes. #3: Hypermiling at 45 MPH – Once you cross 35 to 45 MPH, you fight a wall of wind. It is a give-and-take on time vs. money; if you take the time, you get the miles—unless you build custom aerodynamics for more speed. #2: Tailgating & Drafting – Keeping a distance behind a big trailer nets range results because that low-pressure wake pulls you forward. This works both ways; if a car tailgates you closely, your mileage improves too. It is illegal and dangerous, but it skews the numbers. #1: Don't Use the Brakes – Your absolute biggest waste of momentum. Master how to judge your distance, cut the cruise control early, and let your vehicle naturally preserve its kinetic energy to match the traffic.Plus a bonus look at my custom, fully collapsible 10-degree aero topper mod that took two months to build. It tapers 10 degrees down and 10 degrees in to cheat the wind (designed well before the Cybertruck rollout).Drop a comment below if you have questions about custom aero builds, modifications, or fuel tracking.Bad weather driving takes a massive toll via stress, and so do these extreme maneuvers. Stay alert, stay sharp, and stay safe out there. Good luck fellow fuel savers!
