Using your cruise control on the highway is an effortless way to maintain a constant speed. Slowing down and speeding up uses more gas than maintaining a constant speed. Move your foot away from brake pedal so that you won’t accidentally tap it, thus disengaging this feature.
5. Lighten Up
Clean out your car, removing anything that is not necessary for your day to day travel. The lighter your vehicle, the better your mileage. Believe it or not you can improve your mileage by two percent by removing just 100 pounds from the vehicle.
6. Keep Your Tires Properly Inflated
Not only does this help increase gas mileage, it also helps to extend the life of your tires. Under inflated tires can lower your gas mileage by up to 15 percent. That can cost you $4.00 each time you fill up. Check your tire pressure regularly, once a week if possible.
7. Change Your Oil on Schedule and Check Your Filters
Follow your car manufacturer’s recommended schedule for changing your oil, and use the oil that they recommend. This can improve mileage by up to two percent. Whenever you have your oil changed, make sure that the mechanic checks your filters. Clogged filters can reduce gas mileage by up to ten percent.
8. Limit Use of Air Conditioning
Air conditioning is one of an automobile’s biggest gas-guzzlers. In fact, driving around with the A/C on all day can cut your mileage by 20 percent. Instead, use your vents and open your windows. Then think about all the money you are saving!
9. Tune Your Engine
Read your owner’s manual, and follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for tuning your engine. This can increase gas mileage by up to four percent.