How do I improve my gas milage?

Question

Any ideas other than not driving or not driving far?

Answer 1

Keep your tires properly inflated, according to the pressure recommendation on the inside door jam of your car, and do this when the tires are cold (driven less than three miles). Change your oil every 5000 miles, keep your car in tune, remove any roof racks or other items that block the wind.

Answer 2

I parked my car permanently and now I use a bike. I use the car like a scarecrow to make the place look inhabited to discourage burglars. I don't have to buy gas or look for a place to park, and I seldom have a problem with traffic. Also I lost fifteen pounds. I don't use public transportation unless I'm going more than 3 or 4 miles. Got a better idea?

Answer 3

Unfortunately there's not a whole lot you can do. Don't accelerate too fast. The further you push the pedal the more gas you use. Try to keep your RPMs low and stay at a constant speed. Speeding up, slowing down, and speeding up again uses more gas. Don't buy products that are advertised to improve your mileage. 99.9% are scams.

Answer 4

Proper tire inflation, change you air filter regularly,keep your engine properly tuned up and i have always felt if you keep your automobile washed and waxed it will reduce wind resistance also if you have a truck get you a wind gate it will allow wind to pass through the tailgate instead of blocking it or leave your tailgate down if you have nothing in the bed of your truck. Also slower starts from stop signs and stop lights. Hope this helps.

Answer 5

Drive at a controlled & smooth speed. Check the tyre pressures, don't make rush drive.

Thus you will get better milage.

Answer 6

proper time inflation, less trips to store 1 instead of say 3 or 8, no crusin or at a min, interstate vs city driving. Do not speed do not accelerate rapidly or stop rapidly.

Answer 7

Proper tire inflation,
Reduce wind resistance (windows closed),
Reduce electrical usage including A/C,
Keep your RPM's low,
Keep up on tune-ups & oil changes,
Fresh oil, fuel & air filters

Answer 8

Slow down, keep your tires properly inflated, don't make jack-rabbit starts, turn off your air conditioner, keep the car tuned up, don't make unnecessary trips, don't keep circling around parking lots until you find a spot close to wherever, and learn how to ride a bicycle.

Answer 9

with your current car:

accelerate slowly

if manual transmission, use higher gears sooner

decelerate slowly

drive slower on highway (air resistance goes up with square of velocity)

keep tires properly inflated

and/or

buy a new car that gets better gas mileage

Answer 10

proper tire inflation, change your oil & air filter, replace fuel filters, don't carry junk in your trunk, replace your spark plugs, talk to a mechanic about how to remove sludge from your engine.

If you drive a pick-up truck, drive with your tailgate up.