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8 Ways to Improve Gas Mileage by Maintaining the Condition of Your Automobile
TIPS 
Tags: Improve Gas Mileage, Gas Mileage, maintain car
Keeping your car in good shape could save you money in the long run. Here is a list of maintenance tips that will increase your gas mileage:
| | Inflate and Rotate Tires – Keeping your tires inflated to the proper pressure can increase gas mileage by 3.3% |
| | Keep your vehicle properly tuned – This can improve gas mileage by up to 4.1% |
| | Change Oil & Oil Filter Regularly – Using the correct grade of motor oil specified by your manufacturer can improve your gas mileage by 1% to 2% |
| | Keep your brakes properly adjusted – Dragging brakes increase resistance and gas usage |
| | Check and replace worn belts and hoses – Belts tend to wear due to heat and friction. |
| | Check and replace air filters – Air filters may affect your fuel efficiency by as much as 10% |
| | Keep your fuel system clean – Sluggish engine, rough idling, hard starts can affect fuel economy |
| | Use your air conditioning wisely and keep it properly maintained – Save by reducing air conditioning use at low speeds. Over 40 mph, using the AC can improve fuel efficiency because open windows cause drag on the vehicle |
Lister:
Angie
Source:
www.fueleconomy.gov and local car dealer
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