Ever drive three blocks to get a coffee, then realize you forgot milk, so you drive back, then go to the bank? You’ve just turned a 10-minute errand into a 30-minute fuel-exploration expedition. Combine your trips. A warm engine uses less gas than a cold one, so map out your stops like you’re planning a heist. One loop, one tank of gas.
I call it “the sad runaround,” and I’ve perfected it. Now I write a list like a responsible adult. The only downside? I can’t blame my lateness on “traffic” when I planned everything perfectly. Small price for fatter wallet.
So there you have it. Save fuel, save money, and give your car a break. Your future self—the one sipping a real coffee after a full tank—will absolutely high-five you. And hey, if nothing else, you’ll have one less thing to cry about when that gas pump number spins.
