Looking for ways to save money on gas—it's the never-ending search. Are you starting to get seasick watching gas prices bob up and down? Problem is, when they come down, they never seem to come all the way back down. And when they go up, they always seem to find a new ceiling. I don't think we should ever count on seeing "cheap gas" again in our lifetime.

The problem is worse if you opted for a guzzler SUV or heavy truck, and now can't afford to buy into one of the fuel-sipping minis or the dreamy hybrids.

But there are still things you can do to keep your gas bill in check and get the more miles for your money.

1.Save Money on Gas:Slow Down

Keep your vehicle at a steady 65 mpg on the highway and prepare to be enlightened by your next fill-up. Cutting your average speed by just 5 mph can decrease your vehicle's gas consumption by nearly 7%.

2. Lighten Up

I don't know about you, but I have an unholy amount of junk cluttering up my car a lot of the time. And it's costing me money. Cars are heavy. Don't make them heavier than they need to be. Every 100 pounds of extra junk you carry in your car—tools, boxes, gallons of water, 12 dogs, a year's worth of clothes, whatever constitutes your junk--will drop your gas mileage by about 2%. So lighten the load and lessen the bite.

3. Smooth Out

If you have a tendency to peel rubber when you pull away from an intersection, hammer it when passing on the freeway, or jam on the brake at the last second, you're guzzling way more fuel than you need. Smooth acceleration and deceleration can boost your fuel consumption by up to 33% on the highway. Even in city driving, smoothing out our ride will give you an extra 5% fuel efficiency.

4. Pump Up

Keeping your tires properly inflated is going to help your wallet, too. The consumer Federation of American (CFA) estimates that one-quarter of vehicles are driving on under-inflated tires, with the average pressure being 7.5 pounds too low. And that's costing those drivers a 3% loss in gas mileage. So pump 'em up and drive farther to your next gas pump.

5. Line Up

Keeping your tires aligned pays gas dividends, too. When they're not, your engine has to work harder to keep you on the road. T his now only increases wear on your tires, it robs you of as much as 10% of your fuel efficiency.

6. Brake Off

Don't ride the brake. Clearly, it's really bad for your brakes—costing you money for new ones sooner—but it's also bad for fuel efficiency. Take your foot off the brake and put it back only when you need it there to stop the car. You'll increase fuel efficiency by as much as 35%.

7. Tune Up

You know how much better you feel when you're in good shape? Well, your car feels the same. Keep your engine tuned up and it will reward you with an extra 4% in fuel efficiency. You might even catch it smiling.

8. Cap It

As much as 17% of drivers in the U.S. are running around with a broken or missing gas cap. If you're one of the, you're losing gas because of it. Fuel can trickle out of an open tank, creating a dangerous situation and costing you money. It's also really bad for the environment. Go get a cap and save money on gas.

9. Pay Up

Try to always pay for gas with cash or a debit card. Using a credit card might seem convenient, but the finance charges are most likely adding a substantial hit to an already high gas bill. More and more gas stations are actually charging more for gas if you pay with a credit card. Pay cash, and put that savings into a bit more gas.

10. Shop Around

In some towns you might find only a penny or two difference in the price of gas from one station to another, hardly worth driving around searching for. But elsewhere, the savings can be substantial if you shop around for the best price then stick with that station. Of course, if you drive miles out of your way to save a penny a gallon, you've traded one waste for another. But often, you only need to go across the street to save on gas. Where I live in Arizona, there are at least a half-a-dozen gas stations within three blocks. It's common to have a difference of as much as 35 cents a gallon from one station to another just a block away. 35 cents! If you fill up a 20-gallon tank, that's $7 you don't need to spend. So what will you do with your free seven bucks?

Until you can afford not to save money on gas, trade in your gas-guzzler for a fuel-sipper or drive a shiny sleek hybrid off the lot, there's a lot you can do to cut down on how much fuel your car is gulping per mile. You'll save money on gas and add less pollution to the environment.