Improve Gas Mileage In Your Car!
These days, it seems like the oil companies are just out to rob us. Gas prices have inflated to beyond ridiculous, along with everything else, while our economy grinds to a slow, painful stop. Most people are just busy trying to figure out how to stay afloat, and want to learn how they can improve gas mileage to save money.
There are several ways to help improve gas mileage, many of them are effective, and others don’t make much of a difference. It can be difficult trying to wade through them all, so I have researched and compiled the most common techniques people are using to improve gas mileage in their cars, so I could pass them on to you.
First of all, changing your oil, and getting regular tuneups. Everyone knows that if your car is tuned up properly and running at it’s optimal level, then the energy expended will be less than if your car was bogged down with mechanical problems. Simple things like changing the air filter, bad hoses, and regular oil changes using the properly weight oil with friction reducers can all make a difference and improve gas mileage.
Another trick that works well, is getting rid of extra weight your car is carrying. Do away with luggage racks, since they create resistance, and decrease your gas mileage. Keeping your tires inflated to the maximum recommended pressure can also help to decrease resistance, the MPG gain is fairly small, but every little bit will help!
Another way to improve gas mileage is by exercising some self control. Drive at slower speeds. Try cruising on the highway at 55 mph, instead of 65 or 70. That will increase your gas mileage by as much as 25%. Keep in mind that also includes no speeding when the “police” aren’t looking! You can also gain 14% in MPG just by using your car’s cruise control.
Also, resist the impulse to drive like a maniac, like constantly slamming on your brakes or quickly accelerating. All that does is burn up valuable fuel and waste your dollars. The same goes for excessive idling. If you have a long wait at a drive through, or at the bank, shut your car down. Cutting back on unnecessary idling has been shown to improve gas mileage by as much as 19%. That is a pretty darn big savings if you think about it, just for remembering to do something simple like shut your car down instead of idling.
There are many simple ways to improve gas mileage, and not enough time to cover them all at once! But remember, if you implement even one of these methods you will save money.
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