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submitted: Jul 19th 2008 | by: PaulPetersen | Total views: 1 | Word Count: 489 | |

With fuel prices the way they are, if you could improve gas mileage by just 20%, it could save you thousands of dollars a year, especially if you live in a multi-vehicle household. Even more important, you'll cut your carbon footprint and help slow global warming.

The exciting news is that there are a variety of ways to better your mileage, make savings and also to do more individually for the environment. There will be a few that you will have come across before but without a doubt there will be some new developments that you will have been unaware of.

Secret #1: The is a temperature factor that plays a part in how much you are going to spend filling up your car with fuel. What happens is that gas expands expands under cooler temperatures so you will need less to fill up, so if it is hot the next time you need to, you should leave it to night time.

Secret #2: Car Maintenance - It is very important to make sure your car is running with clean filters and spark plugs as this can reduce fuel consumption by 10%. It is also important to remember that you change the oil at least every 3,000 miles and try and make sure you choose a synthetic oil like Mobile One for even better efficiency.

Secret #3: Tire pressure - Make sure you check what the correct tire pressure is in the vehicle manual . If you don't your tires will wear quicker resulting in the car engine having to work harder and also travel with a cool tire temperature as wear and tear will be greatly reduced.

Secret #4 Lighten your load by keeping heavy items out of your trunk and back seat. A lighter car needs less fuel to drive, and will also seems faster and more responsive. Secret #5: Pay attention to your driving habits. Avoid sudden starts and racing the engine, put your car in neutral on long downhill stretches, and follow posted speed limits. You can increase mileage by 20% simply by driving 55 MPH instead of 75 MPH. The slow lane is your friend!

Secret #6: Remove drag by driving with your windows up, and removing ski and sport racks unless you need them, especially on long trips.

Secret #7: A really great tip would be to have an alternative fuel booster such as a water fuel converter or an HHO gas system installed into your car. Depending on the car you have you can expect mileage reductions of up to 50% and it is incredible just how simple they are to install and just how cheap the conversion is.

Fuel savings are possible, you just have to work at it. I am sure you will be just raring to go, especially with the way gas prices are today. You can discover all about these HHO gas converters at WaterFuelSavers.com which will answer any more doubts you may be having.

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