Tips for Increasing Gas Mileage

Anyone that owns a vehicle knows that it isn't cheap to fill their car up with gas. Gas prices have been at an all time high and gas can account for a large part of your budget depending on the type of vehicle you drive. Even if you drive a fuel efficient, or alternative fuel vehicle there are still ways to improve your gas mileage which in turn will save you money.

Drive More Efficiently

• Try to observe the speed limit, most cars lose a considerable amount of gas mileage when they go above 60mph

• Avoiding unnecessary heavy items in your car will increase gas mileage especially for smaller vehicles

• Leaving your car idle for along time is a waste, and avoiding doing so will help save you gas and money

• When on the highway it is a good idea to use cruise control as it helps to maintain a constant speed and save on gas

• Using your car's overdrive gear will slow your engine and increase gas mileage

• Avoid speeding, rapid acceleration, and braking as it wastes gas and can be unsafe

Routine Car Maintenance

• Keep your tires inflated properly to increase your gas mileage by approximately three percent

• Keeping your engine tuned is a big gas saver, and major repairs can help increase your gas mileage by up to forty percent

• It is important to use the recommended type of motor oil, using the wrong grade can decrease your gas mileage by up to two percent

Plan Your Commute

• Combine all of your errands to save unnecessary trips in the car and decrease gas use

• Avoid driving during peak rush hours

• Try to use public transit systems if they are available to you

• Try to get together will coworkers and carpool to save money on gas

Drive Efficient Vehicles

• If possible drive a fuel efficient vehicle that will save money and the environment

• Driving a fuel efficient or alternative fuel vehicle can save you more than three thousand dollars over five years

Gas Mileage Resources

• Gas Mileage Tips – some great resources and tips for increasing and improving gas mileage

• Best Gas Mileage – a list of thirty three tips on saving gas

• How To Improve Gas Mileage – an article from the FTC on improving gas mileage

• Increase Gas Mileage – an article including tips for increasing gas mileage

• Fuel Efficient Vehicles – a list of the most and least fuel efficient vehicles for potential car buyers

• Green Vehicle Guide – a guide to environmentally friendly vehicles from the Environmental Protection Agency

• Fuel Cost Calculator – a great tools that allows you to estimate the fuel cost of a trip you are taking

• Local Gas Prices – find the cheapest gas in your area by searching by zip code