Things You'll Need:
- Tire Pressure Gauge
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Step 1
Check your tire pressure each time you stop to get gas. (If you keep a tire pressure gauge in your front console, it will be easy to remember to do this.) Making sure that your tires are properly inflated is a great way to increase your automobile gas mileage. If you are unsure about the proper pressure level for your tires, the correct pressure for your car will be listed on a label inside the driver’s side door, or inside the glove compartment. (Do Not go by the pressure listed on the tire itself, that is the maximum allowed pressure for the tire, not the recommended amount of pressure!)
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Step 2
Drive the speed limit. Most cars get the best fuel economy around 55mph. If you drive much slower, you will be using so much energy just to keep the car going that the forward movement doesn’t compensate. If you drive much faster, your automobile gas mileage will be poorer, because the car requires a great deal more energy to provide that kind of acceleration.
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Step 3
Get a tune-up. An oil change, and over-all check-up by a reputable service station will catch any problems that might be affecting your automobile gas mileage. Getting them fixed will make a big difference.
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Step 4
Don’t overload your vehicle. If you have to carry or tow something heavy, try to keep the trip brief. Don’t keep the item in your vehicle unless you have to. The extra weight increases the burden on the car’s engine. When you have a larger load, you will find your automobile gas mileage going down.
