Stretch Armstrong is no longer the only guy on the block with the incredible ability to stretch things beyond their physicals bounds. According to HybridCars.com, Prius owners are trying their hardest to extend gas mileage well past the estimated 48mpg city and 45mpg highway. These “hypermilers” are claiming to achieve gas mileage in rages as high as 70mpg to a whopping 100mpg. Below are just a few of the tips listed for obtaining the best gas mileage possible in your vehicle.

• DRIVING ROUTES - Pick driving routes with long stretches of road and few stop signs or little stop-and-go traffic. Also, try to run all of your errands in one outing.

• 30-45 MPH - Optimal speeds are between 30-45mph. Higher speeds reduce fuel economy.

• TIRE PRESSURE - Maintain proper tire pressure to ensure a smoother, safer drive. The rougher the ride, the more gas and power your car has to exert.

• GAS CHOICE - Be smart about what gasoline you put in your car; it has a big impact on gas mileage and the overall health of your vehicle. Try low octane fuels from well-known gas stations (ie. Speedway or Marathon), not local gas stations.

• AVOID BAD WEATHER DRIVING - Avoid driving in rainy, slushy or snowy conditions. Again, bad driving conditions result in the car needing to exert more gas and power to travel.

For more tips on how to stretch your gas mileage in a Prius, read the article Better Gas Mileage in a Toyota Prius. Even if you don’t own a Prius, some of these tips will work for non-hybrid cars as well. As a matter of fact, there is website dedicated to true life stories about people trying to get every last ounce of gas out of their tank. Go to TankOnEmpty.com. There are some hilarious stories about people racing against the low fuel light to get to their destinations and then a gas station before the car completely runs out of gas. Check it out some time if you need a good chuckle or even to write a post about when you were in the same situation!

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