These gasoline prices send many of us into panicked flashbacks of the fuel crunches in the summer of 1980 and the mid-1970s. Thankfully, we learned a few good habits back then. Many Americans traded in their eight-cylinder gas-guzzlers for pipsqueak cars with small engines and better mileage. For more details visit to www.coachingonnet.com
Then came the boom of the late ’90s, and, oh, how quickly we forgot. Though most of us still pump our own gas, we’ve fallen into bad habits again. We’ve embraced the gas-guzzling SUV and dawdle, idling, in drive-through lines.

But you can hold down the number of times you have to stand at the gas pump, aghast, watching the numbers spin. These 15 tips will help you cut fuel consumption:

Car maintenance
1. Keep the tires inflated properly. This one is simple and a potential lifesaver. Under inflated tires waste fuel and wear out the tire tread. Also, check tires regularly for alignment and balance.

2. A well-tuned engine burns less gas. Get regular tune-ups and follow through with routine maintenance. The right parts and fresh oil keep your engine happy and less thirsty for gas.

3. Get the junk out of the trunk. A weighed-down car uses more fuel. For every extra 250 pounds your engine hauls, the car loses about one mile per gallon in fuel economy. Carry only the basic emergency equipment and items you really need.

Gas shopping
4. Buy the lowest grade (octane) of gasoline that is appropriate for your car. Check your owner’s manual for this information. As long as your engine doesn’t knock or ping, the fuel you’re using is fine. You can save hundreds of dollars a year.

5. Pay cash at stations that charge extra for credit cards.

6. Don’t top off the gas tank. Too much gas will just slosh or seep out. Why waste those extra pennies?

Driving
7. Drive intelligently; don’t make fast starts or sudden stops. You’re just overexerting your engine and burning extra fuel. Gradual acceleration also helps automatic transmissions run better. Engine-revving wastes fuel, too.
“The faster you drive, the more gas you use.”

8. Lighten up on the accelerator. The faster you drive, the more gas you use.  Speed limits have gone up around most of the nation, but you don’t have to see your fuel consumption go up drastically as well. For example, driving at 55 mph rather than 65 mph can improve your fuel economy by two miles per gallon.

9. Avoid long warm-ups. Even on cold winter mornings, your car doesn’t need more than a minute to get ready to go. Anything more and you’re just burning up that expensive fuel.

10. Combine errands into one trip and plan your stops for the most efficient route. You’ll save yourself time and money.

11. Do not rest your left foot on the brake. The slightest pressure could cause a drag that will demand additional gas use — and wear out the brakes sooner.

Other good habits
12. Tighten up that gas cap. Make sure it’s on securely. Buy a new one if your current cap doesn’t fit snugly. Gas easily evaporates from the tank if it has an escape.

13. Buy a fuel-efficient car. When pricing cars, factor in long-term fuel costs. Keep in mind that sunroofs add to wind resistance, lowering the mileage per gallon.

14. Be smart with the air conditioning. On the highway, closed windows decrease air resistance, so run the air conditioner. But in stop-and-go traffic, shutting off the air conditioning and opening the windows can lighten your fuel use. Air conditioning can lower your fuel economy by 10 percent to 20 percent.

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Vehicle gas mileage became an important point for car companies. To drive a vehicle gas is needed. So companies hate the gas companies. Cost of gas is an important issue for the business of the manufacturers. In this way people are becoming more intelligent to make good decision about buying a vehicle. Efficiency of fuel consumption is an virtue to pay attention at.

As the price of gas, fuel and oil is getting higher and higher , we must go for a fuel efficient vehicle. Vehicle gas mileage will cost you less in long distance trips. It will also give you government bonuses and subsidies There are some hybrid fuel efficient vehicles in market. Government is also supporting fuel efficient vehicles by giving them tax breaks. in this way vehicle gas mileage is becoming more popular.

Other point related to vehicle gas mileage is about nature. Taking care of environment is everybody’s responsibility. Pollution is one of the serious problems today. Fuel efficient vehicles will solve this problem to some extent. So it is beneficial by both the ways that is in terms of cost and social responsibility. We can’t deny that no use of vehicles is best for nature. But it is not possible for everyone. This is a midway for that.

How to reduce vehicle gas mileage?

1. Avoid resting your left foot on the brake while driving.

2. You can save 30% of gas mileage if you do not drive on rough roads.

3. Don’t break rules while driving. Drive gradually with constant speed. It will always help you.

4. Choose straight roads while driving. Corners, curves and turns need more gas comparatively.

5. While at crossings and long traffic lights, put your gear at neutral position. Automatic transmission will help to cool down the vehicle. This will help in good vehicle gas mileage.

6. Always go for forward gear when you park car. Avoid reverse gear. It will save gas consumption.

7. Tune-up your vehicle frequently. Regularly clean air filters. This will decrease wastage of gas.

8. It is good to travel on deep tire. Do not use snow tires in nice weather season.

9. When you go out shopping for tires, opt for radial designs. These are best for vehicle gas mileage.

10. Vinyl tops cause air pull. So remove them. Smooth air run around vehicle’s body.

11. You can reduce 10% to 20% of gas consumption by use of auto air conditioners. Don’t give more loads to your engines. It will result in to better vehicle gas mileage.

12. Do not keep unnecessary weight in the vehicle.

13. Travel monotony and gas expense will reduce by car pool.

You have to inspect suspension and chassis parts for occasional misalignment.