Top 10 Fuel Savings Tips

Chances are no matter what you are driving you can save a little more gas. If you follow some of these tips it will save you hundreds each year. With the way gas prices are today, you might want to take a look at these tips. Many people think by using gas saving products that you don't need to do anything else. Well know this: No government agency endorses gas saving products for cars.

Keep you engine tuned
Studies have shown that poorly tuned engines can increase fuel consumption by as much as 10 to 20 percent depending on a car's condition.

Own a fuel efficient vehicle
The difference between a car that gets 20 MPG and one that gets 30 MPG amounts to $1,500 over 5 years. Buying a better car or trading your current car could defiantly be worth it.

Slow down
As speeds increase, fuel economy decreases exponentially. If you are one of the people they stay in the left lane on the freeway try the right lane for a few days. You will save a lot of fuel and it wont take you much longer to get where you are going.

Back off the bling
New wheels and tires may look cool, but all tires are not cool on your wallet. If they are wider then stock tires, chances air they will create more rolling resistance and decrease fuel economy.

Tire pressure
Under inflated tires are one of the most commonly ignored causes of crummy MPG. Buy a reliable tire guage, check your tires when the are cold, and keep them properly inflated.

Clean out your car
The more weight you car has to haul, the more gas it needs to do the work. You might not think that this will help much but it will. An extra 30-40 pounds can make a huge difference.

Combine errands
Several short trips taken from a cold start can use twice as much fuel as one trip covering the same distance when the engine is warm.

Change your oil
clean oil reduces wear caused by friction between moving parts and removes harmful substances from the engine.

Buy only the octane level gas you need
Remember the higher the octane, the higher the price. Contrary to the belief the higher the octane does not mean more gas mileage. Check your owner's manual to determine the right octane level for your car.

Check your air filter
A clean air filter is the key to good fuel economy. A dirty air filter restricts the flow of air into the engine, which harms performance and economy. They also make a permanent filter which is cleaned rather than changed; they are much less restrictive than throw away paper filters.