MPG (Miles Per Gallon) Tips
by: FINDgascards.com Staff

With the rising prices of gas, saving money on gas has become something that is important to everyone. Years ago, if a person liked the look and feel of a car, they would buy it even if it was a gas guzzler. But times have changed, and people are looking for ways to save money on gas, and to make the most out of the gas that is in their automobile's gas tank.

There are steps that anyone can take to make their automobile more fuel efficient, and help them to save the money that they spend each week on gas.

1. Accelerate your car gradually

Something that people tend to do a lot of is to accelerate their car too quickly, especially when they are stopped at a traffic light. In a world of busy schedules, traffic jams and deadlines, people want to get where they are going as fast as possible. But gradual acceleration of your car will help you to get more miles to the gallon and will help you to save on gas, because you won't be fueling up as often.

2. Let your car slow down gradually

Instead of using your brake pedal when you know that you will be stopping soon, take your foot off of the accelerator and allow your car to slow down on its own. This will help with your gas mileage but it will also help with your brakes and your tires.

3. Open the windows and turn off the AC

Running the car's air conditioning can really affect the miles per gallon your car is averaging. Now that the cooler weather is coming, open up the windows in your car and let the fresh air in. Your car and your wallet will thank you for it.

4. Drive at the speed limit

Some drivers have found that less speed helps greatly with gas mileage.

5. Use cruise control

For those who have cruise control on their cars and use it during long trips, they have found that they can consistently get 4 to 5 more miles per gallon than when they didn't use it. So use that wonderful cruise control switch, and give yourself and your accelerator a rest.

6. Don't wait until you are on a hill to accelerate

Another way to save on gas mileage is to accelerate before you get to a hill. If the hill is small enough, your momentum will carry you right over. If it's too big, and you still need to accelerate, at least you have a head start.

Other helpful tips are removing heavy items from your car, checking air pressure in your car's tires, changing your air filter, and doing more in one trip. For the most part, saving money on gas is easy for any one to do. The tips not only save you money on gas, but they will also help your car to get you safely where you want to go.