Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Car-care tips to help save money on gas

With the cost of gas inching up, consumers are looking for more and more ways to find relief for their wallets.

Want some tips to save on fuel? Hypermiling takes time to perfect but is capable of improving your gas mileage.

Use cruise control as much as possible and drive like you do not have any brakes. This may sound absurd, however using brakes lowers your fuel efficiency dramatically. Slow acceleration and non aggressive driving gives you a safe distance and more coasting time before a red light.

Keep your windows up and your tires full. Rolled down windows and low air pressure create drag, lowering your fuel efficiency.

The folks over at Bankrate.com serve up several car-care tips that save gas. Who knew that parking in the shade could save on fuel?

Other tips include tightening up the gas cap, parking the car in the garage, inflating tires and replacing air filters.

Click here for 11 car-care tips that save gas.