How can I increase the gas mileage in my car?

Answer 1

A surge in gasoline prices these days is really forcing drivers to find ways to conserve and use their fuel more efficiently. Here are a couple of tips I have found useful in freeing up more cash for the more important things in life - like ice cream.

1. Check your tire pressure. If it is too low, add air to bring tires to their recommended pressure.

2. Check your air filter. If it is dirty or old, replace it.

3. Run your car's air conditioner less.

4. Drive calmly. Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.

5. Plan more efficient routes if you drive in traffic, and

6. Tune up your car if these steps do not improve your mileage

Answer 2

Lots of things will help when it comes to gas mileage. Make sure it's well tuned and has no spark plugs that aren't firing. A dead cylinder will decrease mileage dramatically. Check your tires and make sure they are properly inflated. Keep it washed and waxed to cut down the friction caused by air. But the biggest thing, be easy on the gas pedal. Pretend there is an egg between your shoe and the pedal, and don't break the egg. 55 gets much better mileage than 70, things like that.

Don't make unneeded trips. Plan your routes to get everything done at once. If you need to shop, do it on the way home instead of going back out and making two trips. It gets the best mileage parked.

Answer 3

Follow the Recommended Maintenance
Keep Your Tires Properly Inflated
Take a Load Off
Don't Drive Aggressively
Use the Highest Gear Possible
Use Cruise Control — Selectively
Think Clean
Avoid Excessive Idling
Think Before You Vent(ilate)
Combine Your Errands

Answer 4

To get the most your car has to offer, make sure you keep it in good running order. The biggies are tire pressure (make sure it's where the manufacturer says it needs to be), fuel injection system (put some good-quality fuel injector cleaner like Valvoline in an almost-empty gas tank and fill up every 4-6 months or so), and air cleaners (replace often, like every other time you get your oil changed). Some other things you can do to save gas are: Drive slower -- cars are more fuel efficient at 55 MPH...Run the A/C and defroster as little as possible -- they tax the engine...and you can even shut your engine off if you're at a light and you know you'll be sitting for a minute or more -- it actually takes less gasoline to re-start the engine than it does to sit with the engine running for a minute or more.

Answer 5

Keep engine regularly tuned up and fresh oil. Correct tire pressure. Also, unless going on a long trip, don't fill your tank. Gasoline weighs a lot. Every gallon is like an extra bottle of milk that you're carrying in your car. Every bit of extra weight counts.

But also its surprising how much more gas you can save by leaving yourself enough time to drive somewhere and go consistantly about 10% slower than the speed limit. If the speed limit is 100km/hr go 90 instead. Try it and do the math. You'll see.

Answer 6

How do I maximize my gas mileage?

There are several things you can do to make sure you're getting the best gas mileage possible. You'll notice that most of these items are also safety factors, so you'd be protecting your wallet-and your family-by checking them frequently:
Tire pressure-make sure that your tires are properly inflated and in good condition.
Speed-you'll use less gasoline at a lower speed; also traveling at a constant speed rather than accelerating and braking frequently maximizes gas usage. You'll travel 20% further on a gallon of gas at 55 mph as opposed to 70 mph.
Air filter-make sure your air filter is clean.
Tune up-keep your car on a regular maintenance schedule to ensure all parts are working efficiently and safely. Easy to use maintenance schedules can be found at our site.
Extra weight-don't lug around everything you own in your trunk if you are trying to maximize gas mileage. Also, clear ice off of the car in the winter or you may be carrying around an extra 100 pounds or more.
Maximize car usage-most of us would love to car-pool if we could work it into our schedules, but in reality we need our vehicles and the freedom they provide. At least we can be conscious to combine errands and avoid peak traffic times when possible
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Answer 7

Make sure you have a clean air filter, clean oil filte, get an oil change
every 3000 miles, make sure your tires have the proper pressure and are aligned correctly. Doing these things along with scheduled maintenance should give you the best gas mileage for your car.

Answer 8

When you drive downhill push in the clutch. Turn off the car when waiting at railroad crossings. Select routes with the flatest, greatest speed, and least stop lights. Avoid high traffic times of the day. Maintain steady speeds and use cruise control as often as you can. As stated, use a K & N (high mileage) air filter.

Answer 9

Proper tire air pressure, properly tuned engine, clean air filter, clean fuel injectors, synthetic oils in the engine and transmission, replace the thermostat and clean the cooling system, insure proper wheel alignment and keep your foot out of the throttle.
There is no one thing that will improve mileage significantly, it is a combination of a lot of little things.
And I would, respectfully, disagree with Sarge. Keeping the windows up and reducing aero drag will save more fuel than using the A/C will consume.

Answer 10

Z Max is micro lubricant that will increase your mileage by 10%!
It comes in a kit, one part for the engine oil, one for the tranny, one for the gas tank, and put a little in of the tranny stuff in your power steering. Read the bottles, don'tmix them up, and put in ONLY the amount the bottle calls for usually 2 onces per quart of capacity. Your local parts store will have it.