Fuel prices might not be as high as they were last year at this time, but that does not mean you want to waste a single drop of gas. When it is time to start making accommodations to spare the use of this precious commodity, there are some things you can do.

Perhaps the easiest involves simply lightening your load. If you are like a lot of people, you drive around with all sorts of stuff in your trunk, backseat, bed or hatch. While certain items are to be expected, hauling lots of extra things can hit you right in your wallet. Things like heavy equipment that would be better off stored in a garage, more than a single spare tire and so on can put a drag on your car. They can also put a drag on your fuel efficiency.

When you lighten the load as much as possible, your fuel consumption should go down. Taking this step can also help spare your engine an unnecessary burden, as well.

While gas is no longer through the roof, per se, it still costs a pretty penny. If you are ready to cut some consumption, pay attention to how much weight you carry around on a daily basis. Taking some items out of your vehicle can make a difference.