7 Tips to Improve Gas Mileage and Save Money on Gas

Many are looking for ways to improve gas mileage at a growing rate. In this article, I'll go over 7 of the top tips you can utilize now to start saving at the pump almost instantly.
With the recent and even historic rise of the price of fuel, a growing number of people are actively searching for the optimum ways to improve their gas mileage. There is a growing consensus among leading experts that predict that the current price of gas may continue to rise dramatically if conditions do not improve in the middle east. A good way to fight this ever increasing problem is to do all that we can to increase the gas efficiency in our cars. Continue reading for 7 of the best tips on how you can improve your cars gas mileage starting now.

Number 1: Take out any unnecessary weight that may be in your car. The more your car weighs, the more of a strain is placed on the engine leading to poor fuel economy.

Number 2: Be sure to check and use the recommended octane rated gas for your car. In some cases a higher octane rating will lead to better gas mileage but the majority of the time it will not.

Number 3: Cut back or completely stop your car from idling for extended periods of time. As your car idles your wasting gas and money

Number 4: Follow the speed limit on the particular roads your on and don't drive like a crazy person. Both speeding and driving in a less than favorable manner will lower your cars fuel efficiency leading to wasted gas.

Number 5: Be sure to check that your gas cap is secure and has a good seal. You can lose up to a gallon per fill up of gas when you have a loose fitting gas cap.

Number 6: The next time you take your car in for an oil change make sure the air filter is in good condition. A bad air filter can lead to a loss of fuel economy.

Number 7: Head down to your local mechanic and make sure that your oxygen sensors are working correctly. A faulty oxygen sensor can let more gas than needed go to your engine.

By just using a few of these tips you can greatly increase your cars fuel efficiency. It is a good idea to consider some of these the next time you have to fill up. There are other ways to improve gas mileage but these are some of the best. It only takes a moment to perform some of these ideas but they can save you a nice amount of money in the long run. If you think about it, it sure beats spending a lot of money on a hybrid.
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By Shane Wilson
Published: 8/11/2008
 
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