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  • Watch your speed and accelerate gently (save up to 15%).
  • Check your tires regularly and keep them inflated to the pressure stated in your car’s manual (usually 32 PSI.) You’ll need to replace tires less often, and your savings could top $50 per year.
  • Clear away unneeded items from your back seat and trunk. They slow you down and reduce mileage by about 5% per 100 pounds.
  • Using radial tires can cut your fuel bill by 2-3%.
  • Don’t drive with an open sunroof or open windows, which increases drag. Use your air vents instead.
  • Keep your air filter and catalytic converter clean; this will save 5-10%. Change spark plugs according to your car’s maintenance schedule.
  • Use the recommended gasoline for your car. Most cars don’t need anything more than 87 octane.
  • Choose the route to your destination with the fewest stops and the flattest terrain (highways are almost always better than city streets.)
  • Keep an eye out for which gas stations have the cheapest fuel.
  • When you buy a car, don’t buy anything bigger than what you really need.

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