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Gas Saving Ideasfrom About.Com Cars 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. At today's prices it can really add up. Most of these tips will give you a very slight increase MPG -- but use several together and the gas mileage improvements will happen. 1. Slow Down. If you are one of the "ten-over on the freeway" set, try driving hte speed limit for a few days. You'll save a lot of fuel and your journey won't take much longer. 2. Check your tire pressure. Be sure to check them when they are cold since driving will warm them up and give you a false reading. 3. Check your air filter. Dirty air filters restrict the flow of air into the engine, which harms performance and economy. 4. Accelerate with care. Jack-rabbit starts are an obvious fuel-waster. 5. Hang with the trucks. Trucks tend to roll along at the same leisurely pace. It takes more fuel to get a vehicle to start moving than to keep moving. 6. Get back to nature. Use the air conditioner less. 7. Back off the bling. New wheels and tire 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. 8. Clean out your car. It doesn't take much to acquire 40 or 50 lbs. of stuff, and the more weight your car has to lug around, the more fueld it burns. |
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