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How to Save Money on Gas and Increase Mileage

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By stlscientist
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Save on Gas at the Pump!
Save on Gas at the Pump!

With gas prices at an all time high and no end in sight, follow these steps to save money on gas.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    Buy a hybrid, electric car bicycle, or carpool to work. If you're set on keeping your gas eating machine follow the next steps to save on the gas.

  2. Step 2

    Reduce hard accelerations. Start up at a reasonable rate of speed rather than punching the pedal to the floor when the light turns green!

  3. Step 3

    Don't speed. Keeping your speed as close to 60 as possible will help you save on gas. Use your cruise control when you can.

  4. Step 4

    Check and replace dirty air filters and spark plugs.

  5. Step 5

    Get a tune up.

  6. Step 6

    Check your tire pressure and adjust according to manufacturer recommendations.

  7. Step 7

    Use the octane level recommended. If you don't need to expensive stuff, don't use it!

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