TOP 14 TIPS to SAVE on GAS MILEAGE

1. Air the tires to the recommended PSI level indicated on the sidewall (not the manufacturer’s recommendation on the vehicle.)

2. Replace the air filter.

3. Some vehicles alter air box to add increased and easier flow of air to engine (see also #12)

4. Clean out trunk and backseat – extra weight will hurt gas mileage.

5. Any added large bumpers (front or back) or rear toolboxes should be removed to save weight. If not possible to uninstall, remove unnecessary tools you don’t need.

6. Use a good fuel injector cleaner like BG’s 44K – that’s known to clean out engine deposits.

7. If you are able change spark plugs at 30,000 miles, do so. Don’t keep your spark plugs in forever, you lose power and gas mileage with old, tired plugs.

8. Change to synthetic oil if you can. It costs a bit more but the benefits are better gas mileage, longer periods between oil changes and longer engine life.

9. Make sure your air conditioner is off whenever possible. Compressors on the newer cars run about 80% of the time, not good for gas mileage. Roll the windows down and turn off the air conditioning.

10. Don’t drive like I do!! I am not a role model for “drive friendly” in Texas…I draft whenever possible, not good for increased gas mileage.

11. Use a low resistance air filter like K&N or Amsoil to help improve gas mileage.

12. Most GM truck air boxes and/or an airflow meter can be used to increase gas mileage along with box altering.

13. Check tire size – the larger the footprint, the more gas required to move it and the lower the gas mileage.

14. Professional help can also lower gas mileage – consider bumping your timing up if an older car or consider changing to synthetic oil.