We are all interested in getting tips for better gas mileage, and there is some basic information that everybody who owns a car should be aware of. The main thing is that the fuel that is dosed to each cylinder is programmed into the computer. This is so the engine control module (computer) can maximize fuel economy while still maintaining enough power to get the vehicle moving when it is time to get up and go! If you start playing with the system that controls the fuel dose, you will throw other systems out of whack, and end up doing more harm than good to your engine. So we will stick to the basic stuff. The first tip in getting more miles per gallon is to drive a small car. Cars are not supposed to be a status symbol, but they are a means of transportation and you only need something that that will carry you down the road safely. If you drive a Suburban and are looking for how to save on gas, give it up as it is not going to happen unless you get something smaller. Tip number two is to drive slow and steady. If you drive aggressively in city traffic, you need to save that kind of behavior for the race track. Aggressive driving means accelerating quickly then slamming on the brakes in order to slow down to a stop. Have you ever ridden with someone who is either all the way on the gas or all the way on the brakes? That is scary, and it is making the car just as nervous, also. Sure it is a lot of fun to do a burnout when pulling away from a red light, but if you are trying to save money then it is not very smart. Tip number three is to drive at the speed limit. Did you know that going 5 miles per hour over the speed limit costs you an extra mile per gallon? You can easily save that mile per gallon by obeying the law and saving on your speeding tickets and the gasoline bill. After all, if you wanted to drive fast everywhere you went then you would not be looking for ways to save on gas. Tip number four in this offering is to always make sure that you use the manufacturer’s recommended engine oil. The oil is what keeps the engine lubricated and seals the cylinders between the rings and the cylinder wall. If the proper oil is not used then the engine will not be lubricated properly and the cylinders will not be sealed as they were designed to be. Improper lubrication causes friction which makes the engine harder to turn, and this builds heat which makes things worse. Improper sealing of the cylinders robs power, and contaminates the oil with the vapors that Category:Home › Other • Pomegranates: A newly discovered superfood • Where did the joke why did the chicken cross the road come from and why is it funny? • Can mothers diagnosed with bipolar disorder make good parents? • Spiritual evolution of human consciousness • Tips for getting a college basketball scholarship • Living with Pseudotumor cerebri (PTC) • Caring for the caregiver • Technologys impact on society