Gas Saving Tips:

Avoid prolonged warming up of engine, even on cold mornings - 30 to 45 seconds is plenty of time.

Be sure the automatic choke is disengaged after engine warm up. Chokes often get stuck, resulting in bad gas/air mixture.

Don't start and stop engine needlessly. When you idle your engine for one minute, it consumes the gas amount equivalent to when you start the engine.

Avoid "revving" the engine, especially just before you switch the engine off; this wastes fuel needlessly and washes oil down from the inside cylinder walls, owing to loss of oil pressure.

Eliminate jack-rabbit starts. Accelerate slowly when starting from dead stop. Don't push pedal down more than 1/4 of the total foot travel. This allows carburetor to function at peak efficiency.

Buy gasoline during coolest time of day - early morning or late evening is best. During these times gasoline is densest. Keep in mind - gas pumps measure volumes of gasoline, not densities of fuel concentration. 7. Choose type and brand of gasoline carefully. 8. Avoid filling gas tank to top. Never fill gas tank past the first "click" of fuel nozzle, if nozzle is automatic.

Exceeding 40 mph forces your auto to overcome tremendous wind resistance.

Never exceed legal speed limit. Traveling at 55 mph give you up to 21% better mileage when compared to former legal speed limits of 65 mph and 70 mph.

Manual shift driven cars allow you to change to highest gear as soon as possible, thereby letting you save gas if you "nurse it along". However, if you cause the engine to "bog down", premature wearing of engine parts occurs.

Keep windows closed when traveling at highway speeds. Open windows cause air drag, reducing your mileage by 10%.

Drive steadily. Slowing down or speeding up wastes fuel. Not only is it unsafe, but if affects your economy, if he slows down unexpectedly - this "dragging" also demands additional fuel usage.

Use alternate roads when safer, shorter, and straighter. Compare traveling distance differences - remember that cornering, curves and lane jumping requires extra gas.

When stopped, place gear into neutral position. This reduces transmission strain and allows transmission to cool.

Park car so that you can later begin to travel in forward gear; avoid reverse gear maneuvers to save gas.

Regular tune-ups ensure best economy; check owner's manual for recommended maintenance intervals. Special attention should be given to maintaining clean air filters... diminished air flow increases gas waste.

Inspect suspension and chassis parts for occasional misalignment. Bent wheels, axles, bad shocks, broken springs, etc. create engine drag and are unsafe at high traveling speeds.

Remove snow tires during good weather seasons; traveling on deep tire tread really robs fuel!

Inflate all tires to maximum limit. When shopping for new tires, get large diameter tires for rear wheels. Radial designs are the recognized fuel-savers; check manufacturer's specifications for maximum tire pressures.

Remove vinyl tops - they cause air drag. Rough surfaces disturb otherwise smooth air flow around a car's body. Bear in mind when buying new cars that a fancy sun roof helps disturb smooth air flow (and mileage).

Auto air conditioners can reduce fuel economy by 10% to 20%. Heater fan, power windows and seats increase engine load; the more load on your engine, the less miles per gallon.

Remove excess weight from trunk or inside of car - extra tires, back seats, unnecessary heavy parts. Extra weight reduces mileage, especially when driving up inclines.

Car pools reduce travel monotony and gas expense - all riders chip in to help you buy. Conversation helps to keep the driver alert. Pooling also reduces traffic congestion, gives the driver easier maneuverability and greater "steady speed" economy. For best results, distribute passenger weight evenly throughout car.