Jim Davidson. 75 Ways to Save Gas (Penguin Bks, 2009). 131 pages.

75 Ways to Save Gas is the little bible to keep in your car’s glove compartment in these frugal times. Davidson has several ideas about how to get the best fuel economy from your vehicle, from the obvious suggestions: Use cruise control, keep off the brake and don’t speed, to the not-so-obvious: Wear appropriate clothing to don’t overfill the gas tank.

Davidson’s book contains a glossary of internet resources to help save fuel and money, environmental sites and automobile clubs. Also included is a MPG log sheet to track your mileage and fuel economy, as well as a cost of fuel appendix.

Some of Davidson’s tips include such ideas as driving in the slipstream-don’t tailgate but instead get behind a big truck; anticipate the green lights; buy a light-colored car and listen to calm music.