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Six Easy Things You Can Do To Save Gas

By John Kyrill

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Published: 20Aug2009
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With the high price of gasoline, it is understandable that nearly everyone is trying to cut corners by saving up on gas. The truth is, it is not very difficult to skimp on your gas consumption. By saving gas, you conserve not all money but also save yourself from stress and the frustrations caused by unnecessary expenses and accidents that could otherwise be avoided. Here are some simple tricks to get the most out of your fuel.

Use lower-octane gasoline. Most of us don't need expensive high-octane fuel for our cars: after all, they don't really improve our cars' fuel economy nor increase their performance. At worst, they might even cause the accumulation of damaging carbon deposits in your engine (these are not burned as completely as lower octane fuels). Unless your car specially requires premium fuel (you can check your owner's manual if you're not certain of the recommended fuel for your car), pass on those and fill up with good yet more affordable fuel.

In addition to this, each car model has a specific recommended motor oil grade. It is best to choose motor oils that are "energy conserving" as these have anti-friction additives.

Fill up just right. There's no point filling up after the automatic nozzle clicks, so why bother? Those extra drops just leak anyway, so why waste your time and cash? Likewise, make sure that your gas cap is sealed tight after you've loaded gas.

Steer clear from the sun. It's not just you who loses energy and patience from intense heat; your car does too--except that it loses fuel instead. Parking your car under the bright sun causes more evaporative emissions, which will eventually rub out fuel from your tank. Using a reliable windshield shade and parking under the shade (even your good ol' garage will do) are good solutions to this.

Check your tires. Before going out for a drive, make sure that your tires are inflated enough. If your car's tires have low PSI, they'll experience more resistance, making it hard for your engine to maintain speed.

Use a digital gauge and note down your tire pressure every month, preferably when it's cold and before using it. It should correspond to the recommended pressure based on the owner's manual or the notice posted on your car door. Inflate your tires as necessary.

Change your air filters. They may not look closely related, but the condition of your air filters affects your engine's performance. Check them each time you have your oil changed--usually every three months (about 3,000 miles) or based on your owner's manual. A clogged air filter leads to a harder time for your engine and wastes fuel. If you simply change clogged air filters, you can save gas money for it boosts your mileage by up to 10 percent!

Do regular tune-ups. Simply fixing a car that has gone amok already improves gas mileage by roughly four percent. Even if your car is in tip-top condition, giving it regular tune-ups is still worth it. Always check your spark plugs. Worn out spark plugs diminish fuel efficiency by up to 30 percent.

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