Everybody is sick and tired of paying too much at the pump. But what can you do about it? Well there are a few things that you can do to increase your gas mileage so you use less fuel, which will translate to saving you money. A difference of 10 MPG costs on average $1,000 every year. With a just a couple of quick and easy steps it is possible to save a sizeable amount of money on gas. This means saving you money, as well as saving the environment from a little less pollution every year

Check Tire Pressure

It is recommended that you check the tire pressure at least once a month. If your tires are not properly inflated, they can cause your vehicle to get lose about 3% MPG, which is equivelent to about $0.07 on every gallon of gas. Not to mention tires are safer band last longer when they are properly inflated. Each very car has a recommended amount of air pressure, measured in PSI. You can find the manufacturers recommended pressure inside the owners manual or inside the driver's side door jamb. You can fill up your tires at just about any gas station, and many of them have air pressure gauges that you can use. This will not only save gas, but will also make sure your car rides properly and safely as well.

Change Motor Oil and Get a Tune-Up

Your engine's oil is like your body's blood. Motor oil does many things for the engine, including, lubricating, cleaning, and cooling. When oil gets old, it gets dirty, robbing your engine of power and MPG. When you change your oil, make sure that you use the correct type of oil in order to get the best gas mileage possible. You can refer to the owners manual to find out what kind to use. It is also a good idea to get your car checked by a mechanic if has been while. If something is wrong with your car, it wont be able to run as good as it could, and it could be costing you money every time you fill up. If you want to save gas, then your car needs to be running as best as it possibly can.

Remove Excess Weight

If you're like most people, then you have all kinds of junk in your car. All of that extra weight adds up and can poorly effect your cars gas mileage, costing you money every time you fill up. An extra 100 pounds of weight in your vehicle can reduce your fuel consumption by up to 2%. This equates to about $0.05 on each and every gallon of gas you buy. So if you have a bunch of change in your center console, some extra tools, and a bunch of other stuff piled up in your trunk, then maybe its time to clean it out. Because it could be costing you to take it along with you everywhere you go.

Change your driving habits

One of the most effective things that you can do to increase you gas mileage is to change your driving habits. By driving more considerably, you can make a huge impact on the amount of gas that your car uses. This means that you should not rapily accelerate, and drive close to the speed limit. Cars are most efficient at 60 MPH, so if you drive much faster than that, you are using more gas than necessary. Also, make sure to plan out you route beforehand. This way, you will know exactly where you're going, and won't waste time and gas backtracking or figuring out where to go. If you can, driving without the air conditioner or heater on uses much less gas. But don't trade the air conditioner for rolling down the window, because that causes more aerodynamic drag on the car, which in turn uses up more gas.