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Check your tire pressure regularly. Over- or under-inflated tires make your car run less efficiently, resulting in lower gas mileage. In fact, every pound of under-inflation equals a 6% drop in fuel-efficiency. Find the recommended tire pressure for your car - in the owner's … [Read more...] about Properly inflated tires = better gas mileage

Although it may seem simple, driving less uses less gas and costs less money. Find simple ways to limit driving - such as running all your errands at once. This will often reduce the number of miles you have to travel from home and a warmer engine uses less fuel, too. Always … [Read more...] about Plan your route ahead of time to save time and money on gas

Rapid acceleration and braking not only causes wear and tear on a vehicle, but is also fuel inefficient. Instead, coast whenever possible after reaching your cruising speed, by taking your foot off the gas and letting the car's momentum move you forward. This will make your drive … [Read more...] about Coast through town to get the best gas mileage in the city

Manual transmission cars get up to four miles per gallon better fuel economy than automatic transmission cars, according to Consumer Reports. This can translate into a savings of $350 each year, based on driving an average of 15,000 miles.A LOZO expert posted this tip. … [Read more...] about Save up to $350 per year on gas by driving a car with manual transmission

Use cruise control on the highway to keep a steady pace - cars use less gas when traveling at a constant speed than when continually speeding up and slowing down. The exception to the rule, however, is in very hilly areas - cruise control is very inefficient when it has to work … [Read more...] about Cruise control to savings