 | Set tire pressure - proper air pressure in the tires can increase your MPG up to 3 percent |
| Have your alignment checked - a properly aligned vehicle will use less fuel. |
| Replace a dirty air filter - a clean air filter can increase your MPG up to 10 percent |
| Change your motor oil - oil of the proper grade can increase your MPG up to 2 percent |
| Keep your engine properly tuned - a properly running engine can increase your MPG up to 4 percent |
| Have an induction service performed periodically - this removes intake deposits and can increase MPG |
| Replace a faulty oxygen sensor - a faulty oxygen sensor can decrease your MPG as much as 40 percent |
| Drive the speed limit - your MPG will decrease rapidly at speeds above 60 mph |
| Stop aggressive driving - you can increase your MPG by up to 5 percent by driving gently |
| Combine trips and errands - several short trips with a cold engine add up to much more fuel usage |
| Avoid excessive idling - your MPG when sitting in stop and go traffic is ZERO, plan your trips |
| Use a higher gear or overdrive when appropriate - overdrive will increase your MPG on the highway |
| Remove excess weight from the vehicle - each 100 extra pounds in the car will reduce MPG by approx 2 percent |
| Avoid packing items on top of your car - a loaded roof rack creates wind resistance and can reduce MPG by 5 percent |
| Keep the windows closed when traveling on the highway - open windows increase wind resistance and reduce MPG |
