| With gas prices across the nation at or near all time | | | | car. |
| highs driving is becoming increasingly expensive. | | | | 3. Get a tune up. Regular maintenance will help your |
| Everyone is looking for a way to save a little money | | | | care run better, last longer, and can improve your gas |
| on gas. Because of this, we have comprised a list of | | | | mileage up to 25%. |
| five very practical steps you can take to significantly | | | | 2. Use the octane level your vehicle manufacture |
| increase your gas mileage. | | | | recommends. If your car does not require higher |
| 5. Check your tire pressure. Under inflated tires will not | | | | octane gas, don't buy it. Many people believe that |
| only cause you to go through tires more quickly, but it | | | | buying the premium gas will make their car run better |
| can also cost you gas mileage. For every 1 PSI | | | | but in reality is can make your engine run too hot and |
| under-inflated your tires are you loose 0.4% gas | | | | do more harm than good. By decreasing from |
| mileage. If your tires are 5 pounds under-inflated, your | | | | premium to regular unleaded you can save 20 cents |
| loosing 2% of your gas mileage. | | | | or more per gallon. |
| 4. Maintain a steady speed. Accelerating uses more | | | | 1. Use a credit card to save on gas. There are many |
| gas than maintaining your current speed, and every | | | | credit cards available that will pay you between 5-8% |
| time you brake, you're wasting the momentum you | | | | cash back on gas purchases. There are even cards |
| have burned gas to build up. By anticipating traffic and | | | | that will give you rewards points for every mile you |
| avoiding constant acceleration and deceleration, | | | | drive in your car. By using these benefits to your |
| especially in stop and go traffic you can significantly | | | | advantage you can save $0.15 - $0.25 cents per gallon |
| reduce gas consumption and increase the life of your | | | | on gas. |