February 24, 2008

7 Ways To Increase Gas Mileage

- Make sure your tires are inflated. When was the last time you checked on your car tires? Tires with low pressure can reduce overall mileage by 4%

- Replace The Air Filter With A New One. Dirty air filters can reduce the fuel economy by up to 10% or more.

- Always park your car in the shade. On a hot summers day, the burning sun also drinks away some of the fuel from your gas tank.

- Make your car go on a diet! Take out all of the excess weight and junk that may have piled up in the boot, underneath and between the car seats. Every pound removed counts.... This is often a very easy but overlooked way to increase the gas mileage in your car.

- Use The Air Conditioner in the highway. This is because at highway speeds, rolling down the windows can cause a huge aerodynamic drag, which reduces the fuel efficiency of your car.

- Buy Radial Tyres. That's true, radial tyres can give your gas mileage a boost by a good 3%.

- Tune up your engine. A well tuned engine is very important and can make a huge difference in increasing the mileage of your gas.

The Conclusion And An Alternative.

The above methods are very good ways in which you are bound to improve the gas mileage in your car. Save gas by taking these simple steps to increase your overall mileage. Also, be smart about driving your car and caring for your vehicle so that you can make your gas budget reach further.

Want some more tips? How about converting your car to run on partially water and fuel? The water 4 gas system has helped thousands of drivers increase their mileage by up to 50% and has generated national press on various programs like Fox and others. See what all the buzz is about and visit www.Water-4-Gas.org.


By Shamir Ahmed