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These days, everyone\u2019s looking for ways to save on gasoline. And since not all of us have the luxury of living close to work or being able to avoid time on the road in general, it\u2019s helpful to be in the loop on gas-saving tips. Check out these pointers to avoid the gas pump as much as you can.<\/p>\n
Driving faster decreases your gas mileage considerably, so resist the urge to speed on the freeway. According to the U.S. Department of Energy<\/a>, every 5 MPH a motorist drives over 50 MPH essentially adds up to an extra $0.25 per gallon for gas. So don\u2019t be a speed demon out there! It\u2019ll burn up more gas than you need to.<\/p>\n Your tires should always be inflated at the level your car manufacturer recommends. Check your vehicle manual for proper inflation levels, and keep an eye on tire pressure: safercar.gov<\/a> advises drivers to check the pressure in all their car tires a minimum of once a month. Having only one tire that\u2019s 2 PSI below what it should be increases your car\u2019s fuel consumption by 1%.<\/p>\n Accelerating excessively and braking hard will make you lose fuel economy. By maintaining a steady speed, you\u2019ll increase fuel economy by as much as 20%<\/a>. Using cruise control is one helpful way to prevent a constantly-fluctuating speed.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t let your car get cluttered. Lugging around excess weight uses more gas: an extra 100 pounds could lower your car\u2019s MPG by as much as 2%<\/a>.<\/p>\nKeep Your Tires Properly Inflated<\/h2>\n
Drive Smoothly<\/h2>\n
Clean Out Your Car<\/h2>\n
Close Your Windows<\/h2>\n