Top Ten Tricks To Get The Most Mileage Out Of Your Car

Just fifteen years ago, the average price of gas was less than $1.40. Unfortunately, those days of economically priced fuel is well behind us. There are certain steps that you can take to offset the expensive cost of gas. Here are ten tricks for the savvy oil and gas investor to get a little more gas mileage out of your car.

Efficient vehicle

If you own a car with a big eight-cylinder engine under the hood, trading your vehicle in for one with a smaller engine could lead to dramatic fuel savings. Some of today’s high-tech four-cylinder engines also have power outputs that rival the larger engines.

Easy does it

The harder you push the throttle, the more fuel that is being wasted. Save the race car shenanigans for the track. Your foot is a powerful weapon in the fight against high gas prices. Use just a light touch of the throttle to accelerate from a stop.

Window down

Rolling your window down is very economical. Air-conditioning is especially draining during city driving. You may even notice that your vehicle is a tad bit sluggish with the A/C on.

No big rims

Although big rims look cool, they also contribute to a loss in fuel economy. The larger-sized wheels create more rolling resistance. Stay as close as possible to the stock size.

Cruise along

There is no need to rush to get to the stoplight. Simply let your foot off the gas and let the car’s momentum do the work.

Tire psi

Many drivers fail to keep tabs on the amount of air pressure inside of their tires. Under-inflated tires make your vehicle work harder.

Slow down

Not only is the speed limit good for safety reasons, it is also a good guideline for fuel economy. Fast highway driving causes your vehicle to guzzle down fuel.

Maintenance

Keeping up with maintenance is a no-brainer when it comes to saving gas. Dirty air-filters disrupt the flow of fresh air into your engine. Changing your oil within an acceptable time interval is also very important. Dirty oil creates unnecessary drag inside of your engine.

Lightweight

There is no need to have unnecessary weight inside your vehicle. Hauling those extra shoes and gardening hardware around begins to add up. Lighter loads put less strain on the engine.

Walk!

Walking/Biking is good for the environment as well as your health. Your bank account will also thank you.

About the Author:

Madyson Grant enjoys spending time outside and on the road. She is Currently blogging about ways to keep your car going strong. For more information check out The OGM.