How To Improve Your Gas Mileage

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You know you should carpool and take public transportation—it's just not always practical. But if you have to drive, there are ways you can save gas, money, and the environment.

To complete this How-To you will need:

Self-discipline
Regular maintenance for your car

Step 1: Slow down

Slow down. Traveling at 55 mph gives you up to 21 percent better gas mileage as compared to driving at 65 mph. Plus, since traffic lights are timed for the lower speed, you'll decrease your odds of having to stop—another gas waster.

Step 2: Get your car checked

Get regular tune-ups, and pay special attention to your air filters. Dirty ones diminish airflow, which wastes gas.

Step 3: Avoid idling

Avoid idling, which takes up more gas than stopping and restarting the engine. Turn your car off when you're waiting for someone, and go into fast-food places instead of using the drive-through.

Tip: Don't bother warming up your car in the winter; it's not necessary with today's vehicles.

Step 4: Don't put the pedal to the metal

Go easy on both gas and brakes. Anytime you do a jackrabbit start or a quick stop it decreases your gas mileage.

Step 5: Clean out your car

Weight also decreases gas mileage, so clean out your car of any unnecessary items.

Tip: Instead of transporting things on a roof rack, put them in the trunk or car to reduce drag.

Step 6: Stick to paved roads

Stick to paved roads; dirt and gravel can reduce gas mileage by as much as 30 percent.

Step 7: Buy a hybrid

Invest in a hybrid. Not only do they give you immediate savings at the pump, they may even earn you a tax break.

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[Obsoliit]

step 16: LEARN HOW TO DRIVE A FUCKING MANUAL TRANSMISSION!!!

[walkandlookup]

use a horse

[vlstakhov]

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[thepowerfulnews]

wasnt cheap thios wednesday. tuesday 2.99..... wednesday 3.15 -.-

[22dimethylhexane]

You car is not a today vehicle..

[Ho0di]

DIESEL

[gnarlycs]

@PrinceRufus2 no just no.

[PrinceRufus2]

Hybrid battery production pollutes the environment more than most gas only cars...

[666METAL666999]

This is quite possibly the stupidest video in the automotive related field I have ever seen..

[curtmaster3001]

did you know, driveing at 55 on the freway while everyone else is going 70-75 WILL GET YOU KILLED?

[messin1000]

step 17 don't buy a hybrid by a diesel like my 206 which averages 75+ mpg 82+ on moterway driving.

[bigdpimp1]

@Obsoliit suck a cock