| Improving the gas mileage of your vehicle has | | | | waiting for someone might seem like the |
| been an important issue in the US in recent years, | | | | convenient thing to do, however it can be a huge |
| particularly during the gas crisis that brought many | | | | gas waster. You will simply waste fuel and pollute |
| motorists to a near standstill. The amount of fuel | | | | the environment with emissions for just a few |
| used by drivers is also an important component in | | | | seconds of convenience. |
| protecting the environment, as transporting and | | | | • Get tune-ups - Keep your car in good |
| processing oil can have a profound negative | | | | working order to improve your gas mileage |
| impact on air, soil and water quality. For the | | | | drastically. Have oil changed regularly with the |
| majority of the population, gas consumption is a | | | | proper grade of oil, replace filters often and check |
| necessary evil, however there are a few steps | | | | your oxygen sensor. A well-maintained vehicle |
| that vehicle owners can take to improve their gas | | | | gets many more miles per gallon than other cars. |
| mileage and reduce their impact on the | | | | • Check your tires - Keep tires properly |
| environment. | | | | inflated and have them balanced and rotated |
| • Drive wisely - How you drive is extremely | | | | regularly. Have worn tires replaced by a dealer |
| important in how your vehicle burns fuel. | | | | who uses environmentally friendly procedures for |
| Speeding, rapid stops and quick acceleration all | | | | disposal. |
| have an effect on the amount of fuel used. | | | | There are plenty of other ways to reduce fuel |
| Besides being extremely dangerous, aggressive | | | | consumption, including walking when possible and |
| driving can cost you big bucks. | | | | purchasing a hybrid vehicle. For many, however, |
| • Travel light - Carrying heavy loads in or on | | | | these options are just not feasible for reasons |
| your vehicle causes the engine to work harder | | | | such as location or finances. Even if you are |
| and burn more fuel than necessary. Keep your | | | | unable to change your mode of transportation, by |
| vehicle's weight to a minimum and remove | | | | taking the necessary steps to get better gas |
| luggage racks and storage containers from the | | | | mileage, you can help to make a difference in the |
| top of your vehicle when they are not necessary. | | | | overall health of the environment. |
| • Don't idle - Leaving your car running while | | | | |