How to Get the Best Gas Mileage

Gas prices are high and everyone is concerned about getting good gas mileage. Obviously, the best thing you can do is to have a car that gets good gas mileage on its own.
But for most people, buying a new car is out of the question. For those people, I'm going to show you how to get the best gas mileage with the car that you do have.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• car
• tire pressure guage

1. Lighten your car. If you are the type of person that drives around with a lot of junk in the trunk, move it. A heavier car uses more gas, so if you're using your trunk as a storage space, you're wasting precious money. Take anything out of the trunk that doesn't need to be there.

2. Check your tire pressure. Use the tire pressure guage to check the tire pressure. Properly inflated tires will use less gas.

3. Get regular maintenance. Make sure that you always get your oil changed on time and have a mechanic look under the hood for any potential problems. Cars use less gas when they are running well.

4. Drive 55. Cars get the best gas mileage when they are driven around 55 miles per hour. Always drive the speed limit, but when possible, drive 55.

5. Avoid stop-and-go traffic. If it's at all possible, you should avoid traffic where you will frequently have to stop. Some routes may be shorter in miles, but will cost more in gas than a longer route with a lot of stop lights. Check maps ahead of time and try not to drive in rush hour traffic.

Tips & Warnings

• Another great idea is to carpool whenever you can.