How to Improve Gas Mileage

These are a few pointers on saving money on gasoline. Improving your gas mileage is important these days.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Properly inflated tires
• tuned engine
• oil change
• air filter

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   The first step to improving gas mileage is to maintain a steady speed. Cruise control works great for this. The faster you go the more gas you are using. Anticipate driving conditions that you may encounter. Some people tend to brake a lot, you will not want to tailgate this person. Braking and accelerating again consumes large amounts of gasoline.

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   Try and combine errands into one trip instead of many. By getting the engine warm you are at peak efficiency. It is not good to start your car for a short period of time and then shut it off right away again just to start it right back up in 10 minutes again.

3. 
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   Be sure that your tires are properly inflated to the specified PSI rating. Also you will want to be sure that your tires are well aligned. You should change your motor oil every 2000 miles at most. When your motor oil starts to turn dark it is time to change it!

4. 
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   Try to eliminate any excess weight in the trunk. By removing any unnecessary items you lighten the vehicle and improve mileage. Sure it is only a little difference but them little differences add up.

Tips & Warnings

• Try to maintain a steady speed while on the highway.
• Avoid speeding up to the light. Stop and go in the city is hard on gas mileage.
• Always drive with caution!
• Only purchase fuel that is recommended for your vehicle.

Resources

• save on gasoline!

[ashiflett]

on 12/19/2008 Great article! 5 stars to you today!