With gas prices rising almost on a daily basis, we never know what the price is going to be tomorrow. It is important that we try and use a less amount of gas as we can to save our hard earned money. There ar several tricks you can learn to pull on your car to ensure you are getting the most milage out of your fuel.

1. Check the air pressure in your tires. Make sure they are inflated to what they are supposed to be.
2. Service your engine on a regular basis. This maintence will catch a problem before it becomes a disaster, also saving you money.
3. Change your air filter before you make long trips. If you live down a rock or gravel road and kick up a bunch of dust when you are driving, you should change your air filter more frequently than recommended.
4. Use your accelarator and brake pedals gently. If you are pedal to the medal drving and braking you are wasting money you just put into your fuel tank. Drive responsible.
5. Shift the gears in your car at the appropriate RPM. Switching at a higher rate can cause you to lose fuel. Even if you drive an automatic transmisson car, you can still back off the gas pedal once you have gained some speed and the car will shift the gear.
6. Make sure your wheels are properly aligned, this will not only help you keep your car on the road but it will save you money, too!
7. When packing things on the roof of your vehicle, pack them in a way that reduces wind resistance, which will spend your gas quicker.

When you are getting ready for a long trip in the car, take precaution you are saving your money o gas, not spending it by not following these tips. Happy holidays and safe traveling.

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