10 Myths About Saving Money on Gasoline

With gasoline prices nearing record levels, many drivers are trying to adopt ways to reduce the amount of gas their car uses. That's a noble goal, but don't fall for some common myths that, in some cases, will end up costing you money.

The average national price for a gallon of regular unleaded gas was $3.04 Wednesday, according to AAA. Crude oil, which closed at $87.34 a barrel in trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange, has flirted with the $100-a-barrel mark in recent weeks. That is near the inflation-adjusted highs set in the early 1980s.

Here are 10 gas-saving myths that you should know to make sure you are truly saving money on gas, rather than putting money, time and effort into something that won't work: ...