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Replace the air filter in your car:
Studies have suggested that replacing the air filter in your car on a regular basis can be one of many gas mileage savers you can implement.
In fact, replacing a clogged air filter can improve the gas mileage that you get with your car by up to 10 percent.
When you calculate that 10 percent into gasoline savings, you’ll be saving up to 15 cents per gallon which is a pretty good gas mileage savers in and of itself.
You can ask your mechanic to replace the air filter in your car or you can do it yourself.
Replace the fuel filter in your car:
Studies also show that not only should you be replacing the air filter in your car on a regular basis, you should also be maintaining and regularly replacing the fuel filter.
The cleaner your fuel filter is the more efficiently your vehicle is going to run which means you just learned more gas mileage savers you can use to save money.
You can replace the fuel filter yourself or have it replaced when your car is in for a regular maintenance checkup.
Here are some more of my favorite gas mileage savers that most people overlook.
Check the alignment of your car:
You should also be paying attention to the alignment of your car. Improper alignment will cause a certain amount of engine drag, which will increase the amount of gas that you are using.
One of the ways that you can tell if your car is due for alignment is if there is a pulling on the steering wheel when you are driving.
If you are experiencing a type of pulling action it’s important that you schedule an appointment to have an alignment done.
Rotate your tires:
When you regularly rotate your tires and check them for uneven use and wear you will find that you are saving in both tires and gas costs.
After you have an alignment done on your car most mechanics will also rotate the tires. This doesn’t by any means mean that you should wait until you need an alignment to get those tires rotated.
Check your tires regularly to see how they are doing on wear and tear.
If your tires are showing signs of balding you’ll want to replace them immediately since the better your tires are the better your fuel consumption.
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