Things You'll Need:
- car
- tire pressure guage
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Step 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.
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Step 2
Check your tire pressure. Use the tire pressure guage to check the tire pressure. Properly inflated tires will use less gas.
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Step 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.
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Step 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.
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Step 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.









