6 Ways To Improve Gas Mileage Right Now!
No comments1. Check your tire pressure. Tires that are under-inflated are “soft” and require more work - and more gas - in order to spin. Have your tires checked whenever you fill up, it doesn’t cost you anything.
2. Check tire alignment. Tires that aren’t in alignment make your engine work harder, which means burning more gas. Check your tires alignment every 6 to 9 months.
3. Have your brakes checked. Brakes that are improperly aligned or worn make braking much less efficient, which in turn means you have to brake longer or harder, and burn more gas to accelerate again. Check your brakes whenever you have your tires aligned.
4. Tune your engine. A poorly tuned engine uses more gas, plain and simple. Have your engine’s timing checked, and replace worn or dirty spark plugs.
5. Spend less time idling. You are getting no miles per gallon while you are idling. Although it takes more gas when you start your car, if you will be idling more than 30 seconds it is better to shut off your engine.
6. Improve your driving. Don’t over-accelerate just to brake, like accelerating between stop signs more than you need to reach the next stop sign. Avoid stop-and-go traffic; do your errands during off-peak times when there is less traffic.
There are many more ways to improve gas mileage. Visit sites like www.gasforlessmoney.com and start practicing some of these gas-saving tips. A gas mileage improvement of just 10% can translate into a $5-$10 savings at the pump!
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