There are many ways to increase gas mileage and save money on fuel. Don’t overlook your shopping trips into town as a way to combine trips or errands. Take into account all the errands you need to run and do some trip planning and find the shortest routes possible that have the least amount of stops this can be done with online mapping services saving money, time and fuel.

Try using free services online that help you find the cheapest gas in areas you often travel or drive. When planning trips or running your errands plan stops at the gas pump to take advantage of these low gas prices.

The best way to shop is to search for your products online to find the lowest prices. Many major retailers offer discounts or lower prices online with a larger product selection including free shipping. This can save you money not only on the purchase but you could save fuel and time. Consider doing your shopping for Christmas and back to school to get you best product selections and also consider purchasing birthday gifts online to get that perfect gift.

Who ever thought air could save gas? Well if your tires are inflated properly you could see your fuel efficiency increase 3%. Tires that are not properly inflated also wear much quicker. Consider having your tires also rotated every 10,000 miles. Inflated tires will save money on fuel and tires give you a safer and more comfortable ride.

Refer to your owners manual to get recommendations on when your oil should be changed. Oil that goes beyond its service life could cost you in a few ways. Keeping your oil changed as recommended can give you an increase in gas mileage of 1-2%. If it is discovered during an oil change that you have a dirty oil filter consider changing it and you could possibly see a 10% increase in gas mileage.

Refer to your owners manual for tune up intervals. if your vehicle is running rough or has experienced a decrease in gas mileage you may still want to take it in to have a service technician determine if it is time for a tuneup. Finding a faulty oxygen sensor could help you realize an increase in gas mileage up to 40%.

When driving give some distance between you and the car in front of you. Let your car come to a natural stop try to reduce your brake usage. When accelerating let up on the gas a bit. Use cruise control to save gas. Not only are these methods better on your engine, brakes and transmission but should help you in saving money on your fuel bill.

Are you trading in a gas hog for a more fuel efficient vehicle that will help you improve gas mileage? Consider comparing MPG’s or miles per gallon that is listed on most new cars sticker. Always find a vehicle that takes regular gas as instead of premium gas. Some high performance vehicles require premium gas and premium gas cost much more. If you run a car on regular that requires premium you will likely shorten the life of the engine and performance will suffer. Research pays when buying a vehicle.