Tips for improving gas mileage
 

Everyone complains about the price of gas...here is an article with some tips on being more fuel efficient...

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1. Find a bargain.

If you're taking a summer road trip, plan out your route before you go. Identify gas stations along the way that have the lowest prices.

When I stopped in a beach town last week to fill up my car I didn't plan like I should have (I almost ran out of gas), and it cost me the most I'd ever paid for gas -- $3.85 a gallon. Next time I'll go to GasBuddy.com, a site that lets consumers share gas price information easily, and find a better deal before I head for the beach.

2. Keep your tires fully inflated.

The U.S. Department of Energy reports that the average driver can improve mileage by 3.3 percent simply by inflating their vehicle's tires regularly.

In fact, according to the AAA, under-inflated tires are the No. 1 way we waste gas. One out of every four cars and one out of every three pickups, vans, and SUVs have at least one extremely low tire. So pick up a tire gauge at your local auto parts store and check your tire pressure whenever you pull into a service station for gas. Your car's owner's manual will tell you the recommended PSI -- pounds per square inch -- rating.

3. Get a tune-up.

A vehicle in need of servicing is wasting gas in more ways than one. According to the Department of Energy, replacing a clogged air filter can improve your gas mileage by 10 percent, while fixing a faulty oxygen sensor can improve gas mileage by an unbelievable 40 percent.

So kick off your summer by getting that tune-up you've been putting off. Check your owner's manual, or download a free service and maintenance schedule at CarCare.org.

4. Fill 'er up with regular unleaded if possible.

If premium gas isn't absolutely required by your car's manufacturer, then opt for regular unleaded. According to AAA, one out of five gallons of gas pumped in the U.S. is premium -- yet only 10 percent of vehicles require this higher octane fuel.

The truth is that you may not even notice the difference when you drive your car with regular gas instead of premium, and the cost difference can be as much as 40 cents per gallon. If your car doesn't require premium unleaded, you're wasting your money -- premium doesn't improve performance.

5. Adjust your driving habits.

Speeding, excessive accelerating, and sudden braking all waste gas. A more relaxed driving style not only improves safety, it also improves gas mileage by 33 percent for highway driving.

Idling your engine for long periods can also waste up to a gallon of gas per hour. Also, think twice before blasting the air conditioning. According to the Department of Energy, operating your car's air conditioner on its maximum setting can reduce your miles per gallon by 5 to 25 percent compared to not using it at all.

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6. Turn your car off.

Fuel consumption will go down 100%.

7. Work from home

Save a ton on gas not driving back and forth to work, plus get the cheaper "pleasure" insurance and save another few hun that way.

Interesting you should bring that up. Find a place that will inflate your tires with Nitrogen, as opposed to air. Your tires will last longer and you'll find yourself not needing to stop at the air pump to fill up your tires. :)

Just dont drive.

If you own and H2, you do not have the right to complain about fuel costs. I dont care if it gets 3mpg since the 26" wheels.

I know 3 people with H2's and they are the biggest bitchers of fuel costs. just STFU and buy a Yaris

I have not seen a conclusive study to show that the cost would be cheaper using nitrogen vs. how much more efficient it is. Each tire costs about $5-11 bucks to fill with Nitrogen. You do have the benefit that it doesn't leak out as fast as normal air (which is already around 80% Nitrogen?) but it still leaks out. I'd love to see a study done to see if it's economical to having nitrogen vs. normal mix.

take the bus lol

Put a newborn in your car.

When I was a new dad with a tiny little human in her back seat capsule I drove like a grandpa.

Lose weight.

I heard also driving with the windows open cuts down fuel mileage also .

been riding my bike since the weather is better

i think its up... aerodynamics... thats just an quick thought assumption though

Windows up saves on gas if you don't use the A/C, otherwise it would be better to roll windows down with A/C off to keep cool.

Ride a bike :) :2 cents:

Walk? Or get the bus :)

I have a 24 mile commute to work each way....on a bike, it would kill me...

buy a honda, 40mpg on the highway.

Ride a donkey

Actually, I just picked up a Hyundai and the gas mileage is phenomenal...

Good ideas mate...but maybe a road trip at this time isn't a good idea

and buy a hybrid car?

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