Tips to Save More Money on Gas

• Keep your tires in good shape and inflated to the proper pressure. Consult your owner's manual for the correct tire pressure, and check your tires for excessive or uneven wear on the treads every time you check their pressure. Properly inflated tires can save up to $0.07 per gallon.(1)
• Observe the speed limit - and remember that fuel economy decreases quickly at speeds above 60 miles per hour. Each 5 mph faster than 60 mph that you drive is like paying an additional 15 cents per gallon of gasoline.(1)
• Don't keep unnecessary items in your car or truck. Each extra 100 pounds in your vehicle could reduce your fuel economy by as much as 1-2%(1). This affects smaller vehicles more than larger ones.
• Driving sensibly saves gas. Aggressive maneuvers such as rapid acceleration and braking and speeding can lower your gas mileage considerably.(1)
• Follow the manufacturer's recommended maintenance procedures for your vehicle.(2)
• If your air filter is clogged, replacing it should increase your engine's efficiency.(1)
• Use the manufacturer's recommended grade of motor oil, and change your oil as the manufacturer recommends.(1)
• Your vehicle owner's manual will list the lowest grade of gas the manufacturer recommends. Premium grade of gasoline is more expensive and may not be necessary for your vehicle.(3)
• Idling your engine unnecessarily wastes gas.(2)
• Plan your trips and combine errands. This not only eliminates retracing your route, saving miles, but should also result in better gas mileage, since your car's engine uses gas more efficiently when it has warmed up to a certain temperature.(2)
• Make sure you gas cap fits tightly - gas can be lost to evaporation.
• Minimize your use of air-conditioning, because air-conditioning uses more fuel. To keep cool on the highway, use your car's flow-through settings on the ventilation system. Rolling the windows down is a good idea when driving slowly in the city, but it can increase air drag when you are on the highway which results is lower gas mileage.(2)