Ways to improve gas mileage and save gas or money are not that difficult to find. Combine trips or errands to places you usually have to travel to daily or weekly. Think of this as trip planning and try to find the shortest routs possible by using online mapping services or GPS. A GPS device can save you money and some services will show you routes that are the most direct further saving gas and money.

Use services online that help you search for the lowest gas prices in your area or routes you travel. Take advantage of the services to help you find the lowest gas prices available. When you are planning trips include the lowest price gas stops at the pump into your trip.

Consider shopping groceries or products online when checking for the lowest price. Think about having those online purchases shipped to your door. Many major retailers offer discounts online and they may also ship for free and offer many products you can not find in their local store. This can save you time and money driving around checking prices and conveniently delivered to your door. Consider doing your back to school or Christmas shopping all online to avoid long lines and congested streets.

Who ever thought air could save gas? Well if your tires are inflated properly you could see your fuel efficiency increase 3%. Tires that are not properly inflated also wear much quicker. Consider having your tires also rotated every 10,000 miles. Inflated tires will save money on fuel and tires give you a safer and more comfortable ride.

Get your oil change as recommended; oil that goes beyond its recommended interval can cost you in two ways. Wear and tear on an engine and when changed you could improve gas mileage 1-2%. If the service tech suggests changing an oil filter it may be a good idea. Changing an air filter that is dirty could increase gas mileage by 10%.

Refer to your owners manual for tune up intervals. if your vehicle is running rough or has experienced a decrease in gas mileage you may still want to take it in to have a service technician determine if it is time for a tuneup. Finding a faulty oxygen sensor could help you realize an increase in gas mileage up to 40%.

While driving always give your vehicle some distance from the one your following. Let your vehicle coast to a natural stop while minimizing brake use. Let wind resistance reduce your speed. When accelerating no need to gun it. Set your cruise control to improve gas mileage. Not only will these methods save gas but will save you money by reducing wear and tear on your engine, brakes and transmission.

Will you be purchasing a more fuel efficient vehicle soon because you want to get rid of a gas guzzler or just looking for ways to improve gas mileage? Compare miles per gallon or MPG. Be wary of a vehicle that needs premium gas compared to one that needs regular. If an automobile manufacturer recommends premium chances are the vehicle needs it and running it on regular could reduce engine life. Try to stick to regular or ethanol ready engines. Always research the vehicle you plan on buying.