TIPS FOR IMPROVING YOUR GAS MILEAGE
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With today's high gas prices, it's worth taking a few minutes out of your day to make some changes that will
improve your gas mileage. Here is over 20 effective tips for reducing the amount of gas you use while driving
your vehicle:
Vehicle Tips
• Keep your tires properly inflated, and check them frequently (Consider Nitrogen too)
• Keep your steering in proper alignment. (An out-of-line car is like dragging your feet!
• Use the thinnest viscosity oil that your car's manufacturer recommends.
• Keep your engine in top mechanical condition.
• Keep your engine in tune and make sure the air and fuel filters are clean.
• Make sure your brakes are not dragging.
• Repair body damage. That crunched front fender adds aerodynamic drag - just ask any race car driver.
• Use regular fuel if your car does not require premium; using premium is an unnecessary expense.
• Don't waste your money on those late night "as seen on TV" products that are supposed to increase your
mileage. They don't work.
Driving Tips
• Avoid excessive warm-up time. Modern engines do not require it.
• Don't idle your engine for long periods. Turn off your engine when you leave the car or have to wait a long
time.
• Avoid jack-rabbit starts.
• Keep your speed at 55 miles per hour or less whenever possible.
• For newer vehicles with aerodynamic designs, close the windows and turn on the A/C when driving on the
freeway.
• For older cars with inefficient A/C compressors, use the ventilation system and close the windows, temperature
permitting.
• Anticipate merging traffic and stoplights - decelerate and accelerate smoothly. Roll to stoplights.
• Plan your trips wisely. If you need to go several places, plan a route that allows you to run most or all of your
errands in one outing.
• Empty the trunk! Extra clothes, and junk adds unnecessary weight.
• Drive in the highest gear possible (without lugging the engine).
• Strive to keep your speed constant. Use cruise control when on long stretches of road.
improve your gas mileage. Here is over 20 effective tips for reducing the amount of gas you use while driving
your vehicle:
Vehicle Tips
• Keep your tires properly inflated, and check them frequently (Consider Nitrogen too)
• Keep your steering in proper alignment. (An out-of-line car is like dragging your feet!
• Use the thinnest viscosity oil that your car's manufacturer recommends.
• Keep your engine in top mechanical condition.
• Keep your engine in tune and make sure the air and fuel filters are clean.
• Make sure your brakes are not dragging.
• Repair body damage. That crunched front fender adds aerodynamic drag - just ask any race car driver.
• Use regular fuel if your car does not require premium; using premium is an unnecessary expense.
• Don't waste your money on those late night "as seen on TV" products that are supposed to increase your
mileage. They don't work.
Driving Tips
• Avoid excessive warm-up time. Modern engines do not require it.
• Don't idle your engine for long periods. Turn off your engine when you leave the car or have to wait a long
time.
• Avoid jack-rabbit starts.
• Keep your speed at 55 miles per hour or less whenever possible.
• For newer vehicles with aerodynamic designs, close the windows and turn on the A/C when driving on the
freeway.
• For older cars with inefficient A/C compressors, use the ventilation system and close the windows, temperature
permitting.
• Anticipate merging traffic and stoplights - decelerate and accelerate smoothly. Roll to stoplights.
• Plan your trips wisely. If you need to go several places, plan a route that allows you to run most or all of your
errands in one outing.
• Empty the trunk! Extra clothes, and junk adds unnecessary weight.
• Drive in the highest gear possible (without lugging the engine).
• Strive to keep your speed constant. Use cruise control when on long stretches of road.
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