The higher gas prices effect everybody. Paying more for petrol means that families need to re-do their budget. One way to decrease your cost at the pump is to increase your gas mileage. You can either drive a car that does a lot of miles to the gallon, like a second hand vauxhall, or you can change the way you drive.

One of the best ways of increasing gas mileage is to maintain your vehicle. Make sure your tyres are inflated to the right level. You will use more petrol on soft tyres. Make sure that when you have your oil changed, that your air filter is checked. Having a clean air filter also affects gas mileage. Keeping your car working properly will make you have more years out of it as well as more gas. There are fewer people buying new cars with these recent high prices.

Improving your driving habits can also help you to use less gas. Things that we do all the time whilst driving effects how much gas is used. Driving slower is the best way to keep petrol costs down. Driving over the speed limit is a waste of fuel. And of course you and other drivers will be safer on the road. Do not accelerate too quickly either. The longer it takes for you to reach the speed limit the less fuel you will use. Excessive braking also uses more gas. To get the most out of each gallon of gas try to avoid doing this. Young drivers are especially likely to ride the break because they are less confidence. You can save them money by teaching teenage drivers not to do this.

In addition to changing your driving habits to increase gas mileage, you can also cut down on the number of trips you make with your vehicle. Biking or riding a bike to work is better for you and your vehicle. Taking the car out less for jobs like shopping and posting mail will cut down on your running costs. Small changes in habits can save money at the pump by improving gas mileage.