Automotive Journal

If you want to live in the same style you did even a year ago then you need to learn how to save gas. When getting to your job and getting around becomes a priority you really need to focus on how to save gas. Gas costs over $4 a gallon, so we all need to save as much gas as we can and the following tips can help.

Lets help the environment and save a lot on gas by installing one of the new HHO car modification systems. These systems are great and there are several blue prints on the market now. These blue prints give you instructions on how to assemble this simple HHO system on any car and the parts can be picked up at any hardware store.

Install an HHO Car Modification System -Because there are so many people that want to save on gas there has been a huge development of HHO car modification systems. Such products advertise as water4gas, or run your car on water. These show people how to assemble HHO gas modifications systems from parts that can be found at any hardware store.

Another way to save on gas is to drive less. So when you go for local errands, you should walk or ride a bike, you can even take a motor scooter or motorcycle. When you go for longer distances, either car pool or drive to your nearest bus station or train station.

Drive Less - Other ways that you can save on gas include driving less. As an example if you need to run to the store for something, then either walk or take a bicycle. When you need to go long distances, you can car pool, drive to the nearest bus station and take the bus, or train.

* Check your tires constantly. Make sure you keep the tires inflated. When your tires are inflated to the right pressure it will improve the mileage you get. * Get your cars weight down. Look in the trunk, in the back seat and remove anything you don’t need. * When you are stopped in heavy traffic turn off your air conditioner. But when driving long stretches use your air conditioning, rolling down your windows will create drag over long stretches and decrease your MPG * Keep your car clean and even wax it . Fuel economy is affected by drag, or friction your car causes with air. So when your vehicle is clean, there will be less aerodynamic drag. * Don’t use any racks. No bike racks, no luggage racks, etc.

Some other basic things you can do which will help you save gas is making sure you change the air filter every 10,000 miles. You should make sure you change spark plugs and change the oil when needed too. Make sure your car is tuned and inspected and always in good shape.

The above tips will help you save on gas and you should also keep your tank full but not over full. Remember added weight causes your car to spend more energy and more gas. Try to use your cruise control when you can, as this will also help you save gas. Follow these tips and paying so much for gas will not affect you so badly.