Gas Tips 1 - Maintaining a constant speed will also help you get more MPG out of your tank. Everyone knows that stop and go traffic is murder on your gas mileage, well so is accelerating and decelerating constantly. So set your cruise control or get in line with a group of cars or trucks going the same speed as you.

Gas Tips 2 - Be sure to check the air pressure in your tires. Tires with low pressure can greatly affect your gas mileage. Check your owner's to find the proper pressure levels for your car and then test your tire's when cold using a tire gauge.

Gas Tips 3 - Extra features on your car can also cause your fuel efficiency to be lowered. When possible, try not to use the air conditioner and heat as much because these functions lower the performance of your car and thus require more fuel be expended.

Gas Tips 4 - Don't put the pedal to the metal. Your gas mileage decrease the faster you go. So if you have a long trip ahead of you, try driving the speed limit and saving some bucks at the fuel pump.

Gas Tips 5 - Smooth accelerations put less stress on your transmission and help boost your cars gas mileage. Shooting off from the line by the driver can cause the transmission to rev high thus causing the car to need more fuel to perform at the higher levels, so be sure to accelerate smoothly.

Gas Tips 6 - Keeping with extra features, external add-ons can also greatly reduce your car's performance. Bigger tires and wheels may look better but if they're bigger than what you vehicle calls for then you may be lowering your gas mileage due to rolling resistance. Be sure to keep the original tires if you upgrade, because on long trips they will provide a better ride and more gas to the gallon.

Gas Tips 7 - Keep your car nice and tidy. The more unnecessary weight that your car is forced to carry than the less proficiency you will get from it. Remove any garbage or extra items that you don't need for your trip and you will experience better MPG.

Gas Tips 8 - Always check your air filter as a filthy filter will restrict the air flow through the engine. This will lower the car's performance and thus cause it to need more fuel to reach its normal performance levels.

Gas Tips 9 - Saving an old car that is great on gas mileage can vastly help you save money in times where gas prices spike. Especially if you own a large truck or SUV, having a smaller, more economical second car can help alleviate the pinch at the gas pumps for short periods until the prices fall once again.

Gas Tips 10 - The most obvious way to save on fuel is to not drive. If your destination is close by then take a walk or ride a bike. Also, try carpooling or other alternate methods of transportation such as taking the bus or train.

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