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Ways to improve gas mileage and save gas or money are not that difficult to find. Combine trips or errands to places you usually have to travel to daily or weekly. Think of this as trip planning and try to find the shortest routs possible by using online mapping services or GPS. A GPS device can save you money and some services will show you routes that are the most direct further saving gas and money.

Consider online services that post gasoline prices in your area or the routes you travel. Let these services find the lowest gas prices for you instead of wasting time and money driving around town looking for the lowest prices. Incorporate your stop at the pump with your trip planning.

Instead of driving around town when shopping for products looking for the lowest price do your searching online. Consider having your purchases shipped to your door. Most major retailers or merchants offer their products online and offer a larger variety and sometimes a discount or free shipping. Not only will you save time and money driving to pick up the item but you are more likely to purchase something that matched your expectations.

If I told you air could increase gas mileage would you believe it? If you your tires are properly inflated you could see your gas mileage increase 3%. Tires that are not checked regularly for proper air pressure or wear and tear can be a safety hazard and wear even quicker. Tires that are check regularly and it should be done monthly will save you money in the long run not just on fuel costs but on tire replacement.

Refer to your owners manual to get recommendations on when your oil should be changed. Oil that goes beyond its service life could cost you in a few ways. Keeping your oil changed as recommended can give you an increase in gas mileage of 1-2%. If it is discovered during an oil change that you have a dirty oil filter consider changing it and you could possibly see a 10% increase in gas mileage.

Have your vehicle tuned up as recommended by your owners manual. If it is running rough or your gas mileage is not what it once was it may be time to have a tuneup. It is not unusual to even have an engine that is running fine to see an increase in gas mileage due to a tuneup. A perfect example is a faulty oxygen sensor that once replace could increase gas mileage as much as 40%.

When driving give some distance between you and the car in front of you. Let your car come to a natural stop try to reduce your brake usage. When accelerating let up on the gas a bit. Use cruise control to save gas. Not only are these methods better on your engine, brakes and transmission but should help you in saving money on your fuel bill.

Will you be trading in your gas guzzler soon for a more fuel efficient vehicle to increase gas mileage? Always compare miles per gallon or MPG and is often listed on the sticker of a new vehicle. Always find out what grade of gasoline is required for a vehicle. Some vehicles require premium and hence you will pay a premium price for that grad of gasoline. Try to stick to vehicles that take regular if a vehicle requires premium you could ruin your engine by burning regular and it will cost you more in the long run. When purchasing a vehicle it pays to do your research.

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