Gas Mileage - Five Tips to Save on Gas and Fuel

by Harry Bernstein

Have you finally had it up to here with the constant increase of gas prices.  If you are, you're not alone.  In this article, you'll find a few excellent tips designed to help you save a bit of your hard earned money spent on gas, and improve your gas mileage.

Gas Mileage - Tip One

Try to fill up your gas tank early in the

morning or later in the evening, after sunset.  If you fill up at these times of the day, the temperature is generally cooler, your fuel will be denser and
you'll be pumping more gas for your money. 

Gas Mileage - Tip Two

Check your local gas prices to find the best price available.  You can check your local gas prices online as well, which will prevent you from wasting fuel while driving around to look for the best price.

Gas Mileage - Tip Three

Maintaining your car in good condition is another excellent way to increase your gas savings.  A simple tune-up can increase your fuel efficiency by up to twenty percent.  Tires that are under inflated will cause fuel consumption to increase by 6 percent.

Gas Mileage - Tip Four

You should also make sure that you change your oil and air filters on a regular basis as well.  These two actions will greatly improve your fuel efficiency.

Gas Mileage - Tip Five & More

Always change your oil and air filters at regularly scheduled intervals.  Maintain the proper speed limits, as well as a constant speed.  Reduce your amount of total driving, by combining your errands.  The less you start your car, the less total fuel you will use.  By taking the time to follow these tips, you'll be amazed at just how much fuel you can save.  Gas prices are becoming ridiculous these days, which is why you want to do your part to conserve little drop that you can.