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you decide to get gas there, or just go to a different one for the time being. When the tanker dumps its thousands of gallons of gas into the containers below the station, the sediment and condensation get stirred up and this then gets pumped into next cars that fill-up. This can shorten the life or even plug your fuel filter.

15. Avoid busy gas stations! - Refuel your vehicle during off-peak times to avoid lines and excessive idling.

MAINTENANCE:

16. Maintain tire pressure! The less pressure you have in your tires, the harder your vehicle has to work.

17. Buy large radial tires! The larger they are, the less turns your tires have to make to get to the same destination. Radial tires use less friction between the tire and the road.

18. Maintain your air filter! Replace if necessary. Reduced airflow increases gas waste.

19. Use the correct grade of motor oil! If you use the wrong grade of oil, you may increase the friction in your engine. It gets hotter and uses more gas.

20. Use synthetic oil instead of mineral oil! This will cause your engine to run better and give you better mileage.

21. Use a fuel injector cleaner! Crappy injectors vaporize fuel poorly, affecting how completely the fuel is burned.

22. Inspect suspension and chassis parts for occasional misalignment! Bent wheels and axles, bad shocks, broken springs, etc. all create engine drag.

23. Remove snow tires during good weather seasons! Traveling on deep tire tread wastes fuel tremendously.

24. Get tuned! You can actually get replacement chips for your engine computer that increases the power and saves gas at the same time. But make sure you use manufacturer-approved tuners if you don't want to lose your warranty.

25. Reduce electricity! Whether it's driving with your lights on during the day, running the radio full blast, or messing with your power windows, every piece of electrical equipment in your vehicle is powered from the alternator, which will increase its load on the engine to produce more power. The more load on your engine, the worse it is for you!

26. Reduce horsepower! The lower your horsepower, the higher your fuel economy.

27. Check for leaks! Gasoline evaporates pretty quick, so may not realize you have a fuel leak. Check underneath right after getting out of your vehicle.

28. Avoid rooftop carriers! Approximately 1/4 of each gallon of gas is needed to overcome wind resistance, so avoid carrying things on your roof. Though, if you need to, use an aerodynamic carrier to help minimize the drag.

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