The home page was a summary of gas saving tips while this page goes into more detail on why the item saves you money on gas.


DETAILS FOR WAYS TO IMPROVE MY GAS MILEAGE BY
BETTER DRIVING HABITS
  1. Plan ahead when driving. Tailgating causes excess braking and your miles per gallon drops dramatically. Also no jack rabbit starts as slow and steady is the answer. Maintain momentum whenever possible.Coast to slow down rather then braking; tailgating and excessive braking cost you 10%-20% in fuel savings.
  2. Waiting to pick the kids up at school; turn off the engine if over 60 seconds. If you are going to idle over 60 seconds turn off the engine for 15% gas savings.
  3. Imagine you are very low on gas and you do not know how far the next gas station is. How would you drive? Thats right you would coast a lot and try not to us ethe brake. Hypermiling is the new fade; find out how?
  4. When driving locally or under 40mph you can save money on gas by not using the air conditioner. On the highway at faster speeds the drag on the car from the windows being open offset any gains from using the A/C. Limit the use of air conditioning when going under 40mph.
  5. Cruise control saves money on gas except in mountainous areas. The mountains causes over use of the accelerator on the uphill climbs. The more steady and smooth use of the accelerator improve gas mileage and the cruise control causes drivers to take a longer view of the road which saves on braking. Use cruise control on less crowded highways for 7%-14% in fuel savings.
  6. Get the golf clubs out of the trunk. Those in snowy areas get the sand bags out of the trunk during warmer seasons.Save money on gas when you remove junk from the trunk; every 100 lbs. costs you 1% in gas savings.
  7. speeding cost you money. 55mph-60mph is the best in terms of savings but remember the faster you go over these speeds the less miles per gallon you get.55mph saves on gas 17% versus 65mph
  8. The Kiwi is a game like device which makes improving gas mileage fun.

MORE TIPS

  • Moderate driving versus aggressive driving can save as much as 37%
  • Keep tires at the rating listed on the tire
  • Avoid Jack Rabbit starts
  • Maintain momentum everywhere possible
  • Avoid prolonged warm-ups; 30-45 seconds is plenty
  • Remove snow and ice in the winter months as the weigh and more resistance will cost you money.




MORE DETAILS FOR SAVE MONEY ON GAS BY
       PAYING LESS AT THE PUMP     
  1. Most cars that call for premium gas do not really need it. Try a lower octane; unless your car is pinging or running poorly. This normally is not a problem except for very high performance engines.
  2. Taxes are part of the gas price so any areas with tax exemptions will probably save you money. If you have an Indian Reservation nearby their gas prices are usually lower.
  3. The normal blends are 10% but some countries use up to 20%. Look for stations with higher blends. This will be different from state to state as the laws change. There are not many stations now but this will change in the next few years.Use an ethanol blend up to 20% in turbo charged cars. More ways to improve my gas mileage.
  4. 5% cash back on gas purchases on the first $100 per month. Also 1% back on purchases.Apply for the Discover® Open Road Card today! link goes direct to application and get 1%-5% gas discounts.
  5. The easiest way to save money on gas is to find the cheapest gas in your area at GasBuddy or AAA Gas Finder.



DETAILS TO SAVE MONEY ON GAS  BY USING
GAS SAVING DEVICES AND PRODUCTS

          EASY
  1. Keep the valves clean with fuel additives such as Lucas Oil Additives. They seal cylinder pressure at the piston rings and improve engine performance. Check out their Oil Additive, Oil Stabilizer and Fuel Injector Cleaner.
  2. Tires are a big part of miles per gallon. Proper pressure and the best tire yield better mileage. Always purchase radial tires as they get an average of 10% better fuel savings then bias belted.
  3. Get the injectors in shape by using fuel system cleaners to restore fuel injector efficiency once per month.
  4. Better then the real stuff and in the long run less dependency on oil. Synthetic oils such as Amsoil reduce fuel consumption and you can go longer without changing oil.
  5. Hypermiling is the new term this year. Learn about it here and you could save 30% in fuel savings. 
  6. Get a tire gauge to keep your tires at the correct pressure and save on mileage.
  7. Track your gas mileage with this tool for ways to improve my gas mileage.
  8. The sun and heat can really strain your air conditioner and therefore your engine performance. Very high interior temperatures takes the A/C a very long time to get to temperature. Install window film in southern climates.




         SOME INSTALLATION
  1. Claims for these air intake devices range from 1%-15%. They are very easy to install and cannot hurt the cars performance.Vortex type devices which introduce a vortex of air in the intake and mix with fuel for better combustion. The Tornado is the most popular and claims 15% gas savings and easy installation.
  2. Many people buy these add water to your engine devices.The claims for mileage improvements is huge. The most popular product on the net is Run Your Car on Water and Water4Gas. These two do the same thing and claim a 40% fuel savings by converting water to HHO.
  3. If you have access to vegetable oil (restaurants etc.) then DSE fuel is unbelievable at .46 per gallon.
  4. If you are a Hybrid owner you should review this site to save money on gas.


HAVE YOUR MECHANIC INSTALL

  1. For the serious car person after market ignition products along with split fire spark plugs will save on gas 20%.
  2. Add high performance or ceramic wheel bearings and you will reduce your rolling resistance. More ways to improve my gas mileage.
  3. Install a throttle body spacer such as Poweraid. Easy to install in 30 minutes and will increase mid-range power.
  4. Chip Tuning for turbo charged cars is a saver along with power chips.



Great tips to save money on gas and ways to improve my gas mileage.



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GAS SAVING TIPS


          MORE TIPS FOR WAYS TO IMPROVE MY
GAS MILEAGE
THROUGH
BETTER CAR MAINTENANCE
  1. Oil changes are like giving your body a transfusion. Your body performance would be better and your engine performance is much improved with fresh lubricants. Replace oil every 3000 miles and save money on gas with synthetic blends for a 5%-10% gas savings.
  2. If you do #1 then this is easy. The reusable filters are best because you can clean them anytime you want. Do not under estimate this tip as clogged air filters can ruin your gas mileage. Dirty air filters are the number 1 fuel robber. Replace regularly or better yet get K&N air filters which do not need to be replaced and save money on gas.
  3. Have your mechanic check these things when they are doing your oil changes. Tune ups and regular scheduled maintenance to check for dragging brakes, low transmission oil and wheel alignment.
  4. If you have never used fuel additives then you should consider them. Especially on cars over 3 years old. Again just helps to keep things clean and yielding better engine performance. Add fuel injector cleaner at every oil change.
  5. Oxygen sensors go bad more then people realize . Be proactive and this will not be a problem. Replace the oxygen sensor every 50,000 miles.
  6. Mis-firing is usually do to spark plug wires or fuel injector clogs.Use a fuel injector cleaner and replace the spark plug wires every 50,000 miles.