- Don't top off your gas when filling up. Do you realize that the pumps are set up to suck back up the extra gas that you pump after your tank is full. It does this so your tank will not overfill and spill over. Basically you are paying for gas that you are not getting.
- Use the lower-octane gasoline. Unless your car is made to utilize the higher octane, you are waisting the extra money you spend on it. Check your owners manual.
- Tighten your gas cap. Gasoline will evaporate very quickly.
- Make sure your tires are properly inflated. Under inflated tires will cause resistance and will lower your gas mileage as much as 15%. Inside the drivers side door will tell you how much air your tires should have.
- Air conditioning is a huge gas guzzler. When in town driving, it is best to roll down the windows if you can stand it. The air conditioner lowers your gas mileage as much as 10% to 20%. However if you are on the free way, it is better to use the air conditioner than to roll the windows down, because of the drag it causes.
- Keep your engine tuned up. Spark plugs are a big must. Bad spark plugs can be responsible for lowering your gas mileage 30%. Air filters should be changed every time you change your oil. Air filters are a forgotten thing. It is not something that is commonly changed with your oil. You have to ask for this specifically. An old air filter can lower your gas mileage up to 10%.
- Take it easy. Accelerating quickly on the freeway can hurt your gas mileage by 33%. Use your cruise control. This will help you to maintain an even speed. Driving at 65 miles per hour compared to 75 will increase your gas mileage by 10%. 55 miles per hour will increase it by 17%. It will take a little longer to get there, but will save you gas.
- Don't idle your car. It is not necessary to warm up newer cars. They are made to just start up and go.
- Plan ahead. Think about what you need to accomplish in the next week and combine trips. You could literally spend half as much as you do right now.
- Avoid rush hour traffic if at all possible.
Pick the things you can live with and good luck!
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