How to Get Better Gas Mileage

With everyone looking to save money, it is important to make sure you are getting the best gas mileage. Learn easy and inexpensive tips to get better gas mileage and save money!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. 

   Don't brake rapidly or accelerate rapidly to get better gas mileage. Braking and accelerating increases the amount of gas your car uses. Also, when you are on the highway try and keep a steady pace. This will give you better gas mileage because your car does not have to work to speed up or slow down. Experts say this can improve your gas mileage by 33%.

2. Start driving slower to get better gas mileage. Every five miles per hour you drive over 60 mph is the same as spending an extra 20 cents per gallon of gas. To get better gas mileage, never drive over 60 mph.

3. 

   Take all the extra weight out of your car. In order to get the best gas mileage move out all the junk in your car. Every 100 pounds extra of stuff in your car lowers your miles per gallon by 2%. Eliminate weight to get better gas mileage.

4. Get regular tune-ups to get better gas mileage. Experts say having regular tune ups can increase your mileage by 4%. Replacing air filters can also improve gas mileage by 10%!

Tips & Warnings

• Check your tires! If they are properly inflated you can increase gas mileage by 4%!

[apalmer]

on 3/3/2009 Boy! Isn't that picture worth a thousand words! (Money in the gas tank, so true!) Great article! 5*

[goodselfme]

on 2/28/2009 TX. 5* and a recommend from the ring.

[Coach4U]

on 2/28/2009 Good tips, we all need to save money on gas. "5"