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Gas prices have been climbing, and everybody’s worried. If you have ever driven a car, it affects you. You’re affected if you ever have to fuel up a vehicle, and you’re definitely affected if you own a car that you drive on a regular basis. It may seem out of your hands. After all, there’s nothing you can do to make the gas prices go back down other than wait and see. However, the chances are good that your car has a few weak points that are reducing your overall gas mileage. Higher gas mileage means you can driver farther on less gas, which is just as good as the prices going down.
First, make sure your car is properly tuned up. When it’s time to change your oil, or replace your spark plugs, make sure you do right away. Faulty spark plugs or wires can lead to misfiring and erratic performance from your vehicle. Dirty or low oil can contribute to sluggish performance out of your car. Left unchecked, it can actually damage your engine. Make sure all your fluids are fresh and of the appropriate type and quality. You might even consider adding a gas treatment to your car to help clean the junk from your fuel system. It won’t suddenly give you an extra five miles per gallon, but it might get you one or two. That would give you a couple or more gallons of mileage, which is nothing to sneeze at.
You also want to make sure your tires are always properly inflated. Think about it: would you run a marathon in dress shoes? Of course not. But many people drive around on under-inflated tires. Overinflated tires are bad also. How do you know what the right level is? If you air up at public service stations, try to choose one that has an air pressure meter. Otherwise, purchase one yourself. They’re not too expensive, and you only need one.
