Do you remember when you could fill up your gas tank for less than twenty-five dollars? It seems like a very long time ago. At that time, I wasn't too worried about my gas mileage. Now that has changed. I want to squeeze out every extra mile per gallon that I can get. Let me share with you my top ten gas saving tips to maximize your miles per gallon.
1. Tune your engine. A regularly tuned up car will not only mean a longer life span for your vehicle but can also guarantee better gas mileage. If you follow the recommendations from your car manufacturer, tuning your engine can increase you gas mileage by an average of four percent.
2. Change your oil. Using the proper grade and type of oil will minimize the friction and heat in your engine and reduce your gas consumption. It is important to follow the maintenance schedule for changing your oil in your owner's manual. When picking the type of oil for your car, look for "Energy Conserving" on the API performance symbol on your oil can since it contains friction-reducing additives. This can increase your gas mileage by up to two percent.
3. Check and repair air filters regularly. Filters make your car's engine more effective. It can create more force and energy which results in better gasoline consumption. When replacing your filter, look for quality paper filters rather than reusable air filters. Replacing clogged filters can increase gas mileage up to ten percent.
4. Inflate your tires properly. Under inflated tires waste fuel and wear out the tire tread. Use the tire pressure imprinted on the tire wall since it's the most accurate. Proper tire pressure can increase your gas mileage up to three percent. When checking your tire pressure, make sure you use an accurate tire gauge. It's worth the few extra dollars to buy a better tire gauge.
5. Check your wheel/tire alignment. If you wheels or tires are out of alignment, the car will pull to either the right or left. This pulling requires extra energy to continue in a straight line and thus reduces gas mileage.
6. Fill your gas tank using the minimum required octane. For most cars, regular octane is the recommended gas. Buying higher octane gas is a waste of money unless your engine is knocking. Check your owner's manual for the right octane level and do not buy a higher octane gas.
7. Get a fuel system treatment or use a fuel injector cleaner. Carbon deposits commonly form on carburetors, fuel injectors, intake valves, intake ports and combustion chambers. These carbon deposits plugged up the injectors which causes the fuel to vaporize poorly. These treatments or cleaners can help you maximize your vehicle's fuel efficiency.
8. Unload your trunk. Take out the things that you don't need from the trunk and just keep the basic emergency equipment. If you reduce the weight of your car, it will improve you gas mileage.
9. Avoid rooftop carriers and carrying things on the roof. Wind resistance can have a big impact on your mileage.
10. Check your gas cap. Make sure that the seal is not broken or cracked. It can actually let gas simply escape from the car.
Since the price of gasoline continues to rise, it makes sense to spend the extra time and effort to keep your car well maintained. These tips will help you reduce your gasoline costs and let you use that money on something that you enjoy!
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