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12 Proven Tips to Improve Gas Mileage

1. Keep your engine tuned up. Incorrect fuel ratio, bad spark plugs and incorrect spark timing can have a big effect on gas mileage.

2. Use Your Air Conditioner Less. Use this feature only when you really need it. The AC Compressor puts an extra strain on the engine.

3. Properly inflate your tires. Under-inflated tires cause more resistance to travel.

4. Avoid Stop-and-Go Traffic. Try taking alternative routes or traveling at less congested times.

5. Know How Your Car Should Perform and Compare. Ask other people with the same type of car what gas mileage they get. This may alert you to a problem with your vehicle.

6. Use Quality Engine Oil, Preferable Synthetic or Oil Treated with Friction-Reducing Additives. These hace been know to imrpove fuel economy by as much as 12%.

7. Unload Your Vehicle. Reduce the weight in your vehicle as much as possible.

8. Use Your Cruise Control Whenever Possible. Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.

9. Keep Your Highway Speed at 55 MPH. This can improve your gas mileage by as much as 25%, compared to 75 mph. (Yeah, this one is touch!)

10. Avoid Increasing Speed Climbing Hills. The engine is already fighting hard to overcome gravity.

11. Keep Your Windows Closed. Open windows actually reduce gas mileage more than using your air conditioner.

12. Remove Accessories Causing Drag. Luggage racks, bike racks and other accessories reduce the aerodynamics of your vehicle.