No matter if you drive a truck, a big SUV or a compact car, chances are you're thinking about how to get more mileage per gallon of gasoline. And how expensive gasoline is these days, a few extra miles per gallon, will help your pocket and bank account.


While many of the tips here are, individually, slightly increase the performance of the miles per gallon of your vehicle. The combination of these, will help you feel better when paying at the pump.


  • Keep your car light. The mere fact of weight off your car, increase the MPG (miles per gallon) by nearly two percent, according to the United States Department of Energy. This can be translated into an incredible savings of $ 0.25 to $ 0.51 per gallon, based on an average price of $ 3.61 per gallon of gasoline.
  • Park your car in the shade. Did you know that the sun 's heat during the summer, makes small amounts of gasoline to evaporate in the tank of your car? Park your car in the shade, if you do not have access to a covered parking. Gasoline can also evaporate if the tank cover is not properly set. So be sure to lock the tank cap after refueling.
  • Off the air conditioning. The cost of gasoline also substantially affected by the use of air conditioning. Many cars have a system of saving setting their air conditioners, which regulates the cold air. Some cars also have a center of "recirculation" which reduces the amount of hot air that needs to be cooled. Either way, the two configurations can contribute to saving gasoline.
  • Leads consciously. Driving means consciously refrain from driving fast, avoid standing with the pinned car, stop accelerating quickly and avoid continuous braking. Of course driving this way, it is a good habit that is reflected in the low cost of your auto insurance.
  • Plan your trips A hot engine uses gasoline than a cold engine more efficiently.; plan your activities so do several things in one trip.
  • Keep tires with the proper pressure. If air does lack the tires of your car, you reduce the throughput capacity of gasoline. According to the Federal Trade Commission, maintain properly aligned and inflated tires can increase performance mpg three percent, in addition to extending the life of tires.
  • Use overdrive gear your vehicle. The engine speed your vehicle decreases when you use overdrive gear. Not only do you save gasoline, also you reduce engine wear, according to the United States Department of Energy. Also, be sure to use the cruise control speed (if your car has it) to save even more in the unnecessary use of gasoline.
  • Avoid filling the tank to the top. When you fill your gas tank up to the maximum, it is possible to spill something and end up paying more for waste. So it is recommended that you stop to fill the tank when the fuel pump tells you.

These tips will not only help you save money, they also help preserve the environment by reducing the use of gasoline.