The quest to improve your gas mileage

Here are some basic tips to help you improve your gas mileage.

Drive efficiently

Drive the Speed Limit -- as a rule of thumb, you can assume that each 5 mph you drive over 60 mph is like paying an additional $0.20 per gallon for gas.

Don't race to stoplights -- Accelerate slowly and try to time lights so that you don't need to use your brakes.

Remove Excess Weight -- An extra 100 pounds in your vehicle could reduce your MPG by up to 2%.

Avoid Excessive Idling -- Cars with larger engines waste more gas at idle than cars with smaller engines.

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