Owning and running a car can be costly so it can pay to know how to get the most miles out of every tank of gas you pay for. There are a number of ways that you can increase your miles per gallon and also reduce the impact your vehicle has on the environment:

• Check your tire pressure. Correct tire pressure reduces wear and helps fuel economy.
• Have your vehicle serviced regularly. Inefficient engines can reduce fuel economy by 10 per cent or more.
• Plan your route. Take the most direct route and travel at off peak times to save fuel and time.
• Obey the speed limits. Driving slower uses less fuel. Also, try for a smoother driving style as that also results in significant fuel saving.
• Reduce the ‘drag' factor. Remove roof racks and carriers when they are not in use as well as any unnecessary trunk luggage and heavy accessories.
• Don't drive with the window open and use air conditioning at the same time. It lowers fuel economy and creates drag, so use the vent settings instead.
• Turn off your engine. If you get stuck in traffic, switch it off. Also, don't keep it running while you are waiting for something or somebody. It uses less fuel to switch it back on than to keep it running.

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