The price of gas today is becoming higher and higher by the minute. People are doing everything they can to increase gas mileage, but with the rising prices succeeding in this is becoming harder everyday. Car companies make progress and gas prices just get higher. Some say we should stop driving and use public transportation, but that would be impossible for some people with commutes they make to work/school everyday. There are other options though that people should be aware of.
First way to increase gas mileage: Driving efficiently can save you more at the pump. The less you speed, break, and rapidly accelerate can decrease your gas mileage by almost 33 percent. So its pretty simple, pay attention to the speed and what is going on around you can save you some gas and money!
Second way to increase gas mileage: Keeping your car in shape will also save you money when it comes to gas.
- Keep your engine properly tuned: fixing a car that has failed emissions or isn’t in proper condition can increase gas mileage by an average of 4 percent.
- Check your tires regularly: keeping your tires inflated to the proper pressure can increase your gas mileage by 3.3 percent. Under-inflated tires have the possibility of decreasing gas mileage by 0.3 percent for every 1 PSI for all four tires.
Third way to increase gas mileage: plan and combine trips to save yourself some time and some gas.
- Commuting: Drive more fuel-efficient cars, carpool to work or start a carpool with parents in the area. You can also leave earlier for work to avoid peak hours
- Traveling: Consider using roof racks to avoid adding extra weight to your vehicle. Although, if you add too much to your roof rack or even your truck you are risking losing mileage. Try packing lighter or packing your things with other family members.
www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/drive.shtml
www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt064.shtm
www.mpgplus.com/