Besides having a source of free gas, or converting you car to run partially on water, there are some tips that can certainly help you in your fight at the pump. The following list of tips, if you follow them, will increase fuel economy. You just have to implement them.

1. Check your air filter

A clean air filter is the key to good fuel economy. A dirty air filter restricts the flow of air into the engine, which harms performance and economy. Air filters are easy to check and change; remove the filter and hold it up to the sun. If you can’t see light coming through it, you need a new one. I use K&N filters which is cleaned rather than changed; they are much less restrictive (better air flow) than throw-away paper filters, plus they’re better for the environment.

2. Get back to nature

Consider shutting off the air conditioner, opening the windows and enjoying the breeze. It may be a tad warmer, but at lower speeds you’ll save fuel. That said, at higher speeds the A/C may be more efficient than the wind resistance from open windows and sunroof.

3. Use the correct tires for your vehicle

New wheels and tires may look cool, and they can certainly improve handling. But if they are wider than the stock tires, chances are they’ll create more rolling resistance and decrease fuel economy. If you upgrade your wheels and tires, keep the old ones. For long road trips, the stock wheels give a smoother ride and better economy.

4. Drive only when you have to

Not a popular thing to say on a car site, I know, but the fact is that if you can avoid driving, you’ll save gas. Take the train, carpool, and consolidate your shopping trips. Walking or biking is good for your wallet and your health. And before you get in your car, always ask yourself: “Is this trip really necessary?”

5. Avoid High Speeds

As your speed increases, your aerodynamic drag increases in an exponential fashion. Driving 62 mph (100 km/h) Vs 75 mph (120 km/h) will reduce fuel consumption by about 15%.

6. Do Not Accelerate or Brake Hard

By anticipating the traffic and applying slow steady acceleration and braking, fuel economy may increase by as much as 20%.

7. Use A/C Sparingly

When the air conditioner is on it puts extra load on the engine forcing more fuel to be used (by about 20%). The defrost position on most vehicles also uses the air conditioner.

8. Keep Windows Closed

Windows open, especially at highway speeds, increase drag and result in decreased fuel economy of up to 10%.

9. Service Vehicle Regularly

Proper maintenance avoids poor fuel economy related to dirty air filters, old spark plugs or low fluid levels.

10. Use Cruise Control.

Maintaining a constant speed over long distances often saves gas. It can save you up to 4 MPG.

11. Avoid Heavy Loads and get the junk out of your trunk.

Remove the sandbags (junk) from your trunk and pack lightly for long trips.

The rule of thumb is, for every extra 100 pounds you lose 1 mpg. Remove the weight and save gas.

12. Avoid Long Idles

If you anticipate being stopped for more than 1 minute, shut off the car. Restarting the car uses less fuel than letting it idle for this time.

With today’s gas prices now well over $3.00 a gallon in many areas we all need to find ways to cut our fuel costs. I think most would agree we can do a better job cutting our cost with a little effort in how we drive and maintain our vehicles.

First we need to pay close attention to how we drive. Speed I think most would agree is one area we all need to do a better job in. SLOW DOWN. This in itself will increase our mileage a great deal. Another area is using our brakes, when just driving a little slower would get us there just as fast and again save fuel. Be ready when it is your turn at a stop light or sign to start moving, this will save a jack rabbit start which again takes more fuel than a smooth start. By anticipating and being more alert as to what is going on far ahead and being ready when it is time to change lanes, will also add to our fuel savings. Most of these things just take a retraining of ourselves and habits. You might think these little things don’t really make a difference, but all added together you will be pleasantly surprised.

Other things to consider include things like using the best route for the time of day we’re driving. If for example we could find a route with less stop and go traffic, this would help. Once your engine heats up most will use less fuel, but idling at a stoplight for more than 30 seconds at several stops will cost you. Try to combine errands and trips by planning ahead, instead of say 4 trips a week making only 2 is again a winner. Although most of us like the free feeling of driving our own car, we might take a look at car pooling as another way to save fuel. Most of these things might at first seem like a lot of work, you might be surprised how much more relaxed you feel knowing you are doing a better job driving and are saving money.

Other tips, be sure to turn off the air conditioning when not needed again this could add as much as two miles per gallon to your fuel savings. Proper maintenance is another area that should not be over looked. Keep your engine tuned up, this in it self could be a big fuel saver. You might also want to consider switching to a different brand of motor oil for further fuel saving. For this I would check with the person who does your oil changing, he can explain the different oils that could save you money on your fuel cost.

Keep your tires at the proper pressure. As you make changes in your driving habits and maintenance you might want to keep a log for awhile so you will know how much the change has helped you save fuel. Once you see the savings it will be like a game to see where else you can find ways to cut your fuel cost. I believe many of us out there have accepted the rise in fuel cost as a way of life, let’s not settle for that. Things can get better for all of us if we all do what we can to conserve fuel, and save money on gas.

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Whether you drive a one thousand pound hybrid, or a six thousand pound SUV, you can always squeeze out a few extra miles per gallon. In the long run, this could save you hundreds of dollars per year if you do it correctly.

1.    Slow down. One of the best things you can do to save bas is to stop going so fast. Fifty five miles per hour is the best speed for your gas mileage. This is what kills people when they commute to work. Everyone has this “ten miles per hour over the speed limit” mindset, which kills gas mileage. Make sure you stay to the right of all the traffic though, it will save a lot of headaches.

2.    Tire pressure. Tires that are under-inflated are the most commonly over-looked reason of bad miles per gallon. You need to buy a good, reliable tire gauge that way you can check your tires at least once a month; or as often as possible. Remember, tires lose around 1 psi every month and the less amount of air in them, the more resistance you are getting while driving on the street.

3.    Check the air filter. The air filter in your car is what feeds the air directly into your engine. If your air filter is dirty, you are hindering performance which could cause your mile per gallon rating to go down to a miserable level. Air filters are extremely easy to check and just as easy to change. To check if your air filter is ready to be changed. What you need to do is take it out of the car and hold it up to the sun light. If it restricts most of the sun light from coming through, it’s time for a new filter. If you are ready for a change, I suggest investing in a K & N air filter. This will save you a lot of head aches because these are permanent filters. All you have to do is clean them and they are ready to go again. Not only will this save you money, but the K & N filters also help you get one or two miles per gallon more; which saves you money on gas in the long run.

4.    Accelerate slowly. Even though the guy in the Dodge Charger is revving his engine next to you and eyeballing the stop light, there is no need for you to race him. There is no point in accelerating quickly at a stop light because it wastes endless amounts of fuel. If you have a car with an automatic transmission, accelerate slow enough to where your transmission will shift you up into higher gears quickly.

If you drive a car with a manual transmission, shift early to keep the RPMs down but not low enough to where it would lug the engine. Keep an eye on the road for potential slowdowns because if you accelerate up to a spot where you could slow down and you need to brake hard then you’ve just wasted acceleration which means wasted gas.

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Whether you drive a two-seat hybrid or a three-ton SUV, chances are you can squeeze a bit more distance out of each gallon of fuel. These ten fuel saving tips have served me well over the years, and they can help you improve your car’s fuel economy and take some of the sting out of high fuel prices. Most of these tips will give you a very slight increase in miles per gallon (MPG) — but use several together and the gas mileage improvements will really add up.

1. Check your air filter

A clean air filter is the key to good fuel economy. A dirty air filter restricts the flow of air into the engine, which harms performance and economy. Air filters are easy to check and change; remove the filter and hold it up to the sun. If you can’t see light coming through it, you need a new one. Consider a K&N or similar “permanent” filter which is cleaned rather than changed; they are much less restrictive than throw-away paper filters, plus they’re better for the environment.

2. Check your tire pressure

Next to the air fitler, under-inflated tires are one of the most commonly ignored causes of crummy MPG. Buy a reliable tire gauge, check your tires when they are cold (driving the car warms up the tires and the air inside them, increasing the pressure), and keep them properly inflated. Use the inflation pressures shown in the owner’s manual or on the data plate in the driver’s door jamb.

3. Slow down

As speed increases, fuel economy decreases exponentially. If you one of the “ten-over on the freeway” set, try driving the speed limit for a few days. You’ll save a lot of fuel and your journey won’t take much longer. Just be sure you keep to the right, so you won’t impede the less-enlightened.

4. Hang with the trucks

Ever notice how, in bad traffic jams, cars seem to constantly speed up and slow down, while trucks tend to roll along at the same leisurely pace? A constant speed keeps shifting to a minimum — important to those who have to wrangle with those ten-speed truck transmissions — but it also aids economy, as it takes much more fuel to get a vehicle moving than it does to keep it moving. Rolling with the big rigs saves fuel (and aggravation).

5. Accelerate with care

Jack-rabbit starts are an obvious fuel-waster – but that doesn’t mean you should crawl away from every light. If you drive an automatic, accelerate moderately so the transmission can shift up into the higher gears. Stick-shifters should shift early to keep the revs down, but don’t lug the engine — downshift if you need to accelerate. Keep an eye well down the road for potential slowdowns. If you accelerate to speed then have to brake right away, that’s wasted fuel.

6. Get back to nature

Consider shutting off the air conditioner, opening the windows and enjoying the breeze. It may be a tad warmer, but at lower speeds you’ll save fuel. That said, at higher speeds the A/C may be more efficient than the wind resistance from open windows and sunroof. If I’m going someplace where arriving sweaty and smelly could be a problem, I bring an extra shirt and leave early so I’ll have time for a quick change.

7. Back off the bling

New wheels and tires may look cool, and they can certainly improve handling. But if they are wider than the stock tires, chances are they’ll create more rolling resistance and decrease fuel economy. If you upgrade your wheels and tires, keep the old ones. I have fancy sport rims and aggressive tires on my own car, but I keep the stock wheels with a good narrower-tread performance tire in the garage. For long road trips, the stock wheels give a smoother ride and better economy.

8. Clean out your car

The more weight your car has to haul, the more gas it needs to do the work. If you’re the type who takes a leisurely attitude towards car cleanliness — and I definitely fall into that group — periodically go through your car and see what can be tossed out or brought into the house. It doesn’t take much to acquire an extra 40 or 50 lbs. of stuff.

9. Out with the new, in with the old

Many people keep their old cars around even after they buy a new one. A spare car, especially if it’s an econobox, can be good insurance against temporary spikes in gas prices due to world events. The costs of keeping the car may or may not be less then the fuel saved, but it does allow for more predictability in your budget. My old beater doesn’t look like much, but it goes 10 miles further on a gallon of gas than our regular car. For that, I can afford to look bad!

10. Don’t drive

Not a popular thing to say on a car site, I know, but the fact is that if you can avoid driving, you’ll save gas. Take the train, carpool, and consolidate your shopping trips. Walking or biking is good for your wallet and your health. And before you get in your car, always ask yourself: “Is this trip really necessary?”

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I submitted one of these articles before and during my research I came across more than 10 plus a few other ideas to help you car last longer and reduce wear and tear on your engine and parts. Here they are:

1. When driving especially on the freeway keep your windows closed. The folks who designed your car designed it to get the least amount of drag with the windows closed, so opening the windows while driving can increase air drag and reduce gas mileage. Doing this alone can increase your miles per gallon by as much as 10%!

2. Slowing down and speeding up while on the freeway can use excessive gas. This usually happens when somebody is weaving in and out of traffic and has to slow down when people in front of them are going slower than they are and speed up get around (you know what I’m talking about)! One side note to this is to also avoid tailgating. Tailgating is dangerous to both you and the driver in front of you and does nothing to improve your gas mileage! Another thing that would help a lot is to use your speed control whenever possible even in city limits! This will keep your speed constant and minimize acceleration and deceleration. Not only that but it will reduce little bit of stress from you!

3. When you approach a hill, start your approach early. Try to avoid accelerating up the side of the Hill as then you are fighting gravity as well is trying to move the weight of your car faster. If you accelerate before the hill you eliminate gravity from the equation and reduce your gas consumption as well.

4. While driving do not “ride the brake” or keep your foot lightly on the clutch. Riding the brake causes excessive mechanical drag and increases fuel consumption while keeping your foot on the clutch, even lightly, will cause your clutch to wear down prematurely and cause extra visits to the mechanic that could be costly.

5. Rough roads are a big problem when it comes to fuel consumption. Avoid rough roads whenever possible, because driving dirt, gravel or even on a very rough road even though it’s paved can rob you of up to 30% of your gas mileage! When driving on the freeway I even take it so far as to drive in the far left-hand lane. Because so few people drive there, the lane is much smoother than the right-hand lanes. It makes for a smoother ride and increases my gas mileage!

6. Look for alternate routes to and from your destination. There is always another way that is shorter, straighter and faster than the route you currently take. Corners, curves and lane jumping (like on the freeway) can use a lot of extra gas! Remember the shortest distance between two points is a straight line!

7. Although it may not seem like it, stoplights are usually timed with the driver in mind. Driving at a steady speed at the legal speed limit will boost your chances of having a “green light” all the way thus improving your gas mileage from not having to stop at every light.

8. I know that this one will not appeal to a lot of people who have this problem but I’m going to say it anyway… you know that cool vinyl top that you got with your car? Well, your car is designed to run without a vinyl top and a vinyl top simply disrupts the aerodynamic air flow of your vehicle. So what am I suggesting here? Remove your vinyl top! This returns your card to its aerodynamic shape thus improving your gas mileage… think about it!

9. When parking a car, be aware of where you’re parking. Park in such a way that, when you get in your car to leave, you can simply put your car in drive and drive away. Try to avoid backing into parking spots even though it allows you to pull out straight — this defeats the purpose.

10. Now this one is common sense but a lot of people don’t think about it. Get your regular tune-ups done to ensure the best gas mileage for your car. Regular tune-ups, scheduled maintenance and replacing air filters when you need to can all promote better flow of air through your car’s engine and thus increase your gas mileage.

And some extra tips on how to help your car run longer/better!

1. Have regular maintenance done on your car to include inspecting the suspension and chassis parts and so on, for occasional misalignment. Bad shocks, Bent wheels, broken springs, etc. all create drag, reducing gas mileage, and of course are unsafe for driving at highway speeds.

2. Say it’s summertime – do you still have your snow tires on? Do you regularly use off-road tires on the car/truck? Take the tires off unless absolutely needed! Running tires with deep tire treads ruins your miles per gallon and sucks up the fuel!

3. Your tires are designed by the manufacturer to be inflated to a certain pressure. Going over this pressure and over inflating your tires is dangerous and risks the possibility of explosion and blow-out. Running on under-inflated tires robs your gas mileage because the tires flex too much. When you have your tires rotated you should have them spun and balanced to make sure that they’re in perfect running order. Use radials as these have been proven to save fuel!

4. To avoid excessive wear and tear on your automatic transmission you should allow the transmission to cool down when your car is idling or traffic is at a standstill. Railroad crossings and long traffic lights are two other places that this can be done. Shifting into neutral helps your transmission cool off and reduces wear and tear on the inner workings.

5. Using your car’s air conditioning can reduce your fuel economy by 10 to 20%! This has a big impact on your miles per gallon. Also when traveling using the heater fan, power windows, power seats or pretty much anything electrical puts more load on your engine and therefore decreases your miles per gallon.

6. Empty your trunk; take extra weight out of the inside of the car and stopped toting around those heavy parts in the back of your pickup! All this extra weight in your car reduces your miles per gallon especially when driving up hills!

7. Think about using a carpool to make your way to and from work. It relieves you of the boredom, saves gas and reduces traffic congestion. If you are currently using a carpool, make sure to distribute the riders evenly throughout the car and remember to use your speed control!

8. Last but not least, in the wintertime please clean off your car! Not only is accumulated snow and ice on your car dangerous for other drivers but it is capable of adding another 100 to 150 pounds to your car. See what number 6 says about excess weight in your car! 1 Other Place that people don’t think of looking is behind the tires and under the car when you stopped at a rest stop or the next morning when you take off again. There’s almost always accumulated ice and snow behind the tires as well as underneath the car that should be gotten rid of before driving again.

I hope these tips and tricks will prove to be as helpful to you as they have to me! I’ve increased my gas mileage and made my trips faster and safer! I hope you can to!

Be safe!

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