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I know you already know this, and are taking the risk anyway, but tailgaiting semi-trucks is one of the most unsafe things you can do.
Yes, to get fuel savings assist from drafting a semi you have to do so at VERY unsafe too-close distance. Otherwise if you don't get close enough you'll probably be in some turbulence, which won't help or might actually be worse.
I bought a motorcycle. It paid for itself in 4-5 months.
I know someone who did that. The motorcycle paid for itself in a few months till he took a spill and ended up over negative $10k. Apparently insurance only covers stupidity to a point.
I know you already know this, and are taking the risk anyway, but tailgaiting semi-trucks is one of the most unsafe things you can do.
Yup, as a Truck Driver I can tell you if one of those tires lets go, it'll come right thru the windshield! And you won't live long enough to sue for damages.
Turning on and off the engine puts additional wear on the electric starter motor, a lot more if you do it often.
Feathering the gas is the best piece of advice I've seen. You don't need to pretend you're in the Indy 500 off the line. Just put a foot down a reasonable distance and let it pull the car, don't worry if it takes 20-30 seconds to accelerate to 45 mph.
Carrying around a lot of useless weight is also a bad move. Clean the interior of the car, etc.
Other than that, there are limits to a car's efficiency as determined by the car designers. There is no magical formula to increase the efficiency far above what you see on the sticker, apart from dangerous moves like tailgaiting semis (do NOT do, btw).
Also, ensuring the car is properly maintained, tires inflated, oil changed, spark plugs firing, etc.
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