What can be done to better the MPG for the H3?

[TheTKDKid]

I also spend about $400 / month on gas. While it has less financial impact on me than the original poster, I would love to get better gas mileage if at all possible. I think you guys are being a little rough on him. Yes, we all knew (or should have known) that good gas mileage is not one of the selling points of our H3 (or any other real SUV), but that doesn't mean that if there was a way to get better MPGs, that I would not jump at the chance.

Typically, driving less is not an option, as most of us who use the H3 as a daily driver have no control over the distance to work or school. What could possible help this gentlemen is the following, if they are at all even applicable. These are just some thoughts off the top of my head while I am enjoying my morning coffee, and are no means a complete list, nor are they specific to the H3.

1. less aggressive driving. Keep speeds under 75 on the highway, avoid jack rabbit starts, etc.
2. avoid getting stuck in rush hour traffic. In my case, leaving the house at 06:30 means a half hour ride to my clients office, vs. leaving at 06:45, where it will take me 45 minutes. Same thing with going home in the afternoon. departing at 16:00 sharp means a 30 minute ride, where as 16:15 takes at least 45 minutes.
3. Keep tires properly inflated, and rotate and balance every 5K miles.
4. Keep all filters clean, and change as necessary.