Increased Mileage

There are a couple things that I do to get better gas mileage. Firstly, I drive the speed limit. A lead foot isn’t going to do your gas mileage any favors; obey the speed limit and you’ll save money on gas. I also try to make sure that I don’t have a lot of crap in my car that’s adding extra weight. The more unnecessary weight you have in your car, the more gas it’s going to take to transport it. One thing I’ve read is that having your air conditioning on cuts into your gas mileage. However, I read one article that studied the matter and found that while having your air conditioning on has very little effect on your gas mileage.

It has virtually no noticeable effect when driving on the highway, and while it’s a little more noticeable when it comes to city driving, it may not be worth the discomfort if it’s a particularly hot day. Another thing I try to do is avoid breaking abruptly. Breaking gradually is better for your mileage. Hopefully these tips will help you save some gas money!