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With ever increasing car fuel costs and the effects of greenhouse gases, what can car owners do to both save money and contribute towards preserving the environment?

The media often run stories that remind us to save the planet by thinking about: i) using public transport ii) car sharing iii) walking or cycling when possible and iv) reducing the number of car journeys we make. If none of these options appeal to you then read on. The following alternatives might just help you to ecconomise on car fuel.

When buying your next new or used car consider buying a vehicle with the best Auto Fuel Economy. Use the car fuel calculator to calculate car gas mileage. Also check out how much money you could save annually by choosing a car with a lower engine horsepower thus giving you more Miles Per Gallon - MPG.

Get the best car gas mileage by not warming up the engine on a cold start.

Drive in the highest gear possible for the speed you are travelling at. The engine should not be whining (gear too low) or stalling (gear selected is too high).

Avoiding rapid acceleration and sudden or heavy breaking will save you money on wear and tear on the engine and braking system - this will also significantly increase auto fuel economy.

If you stick to the speed limit you are more likely obtain a better car gas mileage. This is because the optimum fuel efficiency for a car is generally reached at about 60 miles per hour. Above this speed auto fuel economy drops off significantly - costing you more money to get from A to B.

If you find yourself stationary in a traffic jam for more than a few minutes then switch off the engine.

Switch off the Air Conditioning (AC) if you can manage without it. In slow moving traffic it might be just as effective to lower the window.

Maintenance To Achieve Gas Mileage Improvements

Have your car engine tuned regularly. It is likely that the amount you save on fuel will cover the cost of engine tuning.

Change the oil and filter on your car according to the manufacturers specifications. Dirty, old oil can lead to engine wear and higher fuel consumption. On older cars it might be worth using an engine flush treatment to remove excessive sludge that may have accumulated.

Check your air filter every month for signs of dust accumulation. A clogged up air filter can reduce the amount of air available for combustion. This leads to higher fuel consumption and therefore lower auto fuel economy.

Tyres need to be maintained at the correct pressure. Incorrectly inflated tires not only increase fuel consumption but also lead to early tyre wear. From a car safety aspect it is also very important to regularly check tyre pressures.

Inspect the spark plugs at regular mileage intervals. A worn plug may result in the engine misfiring or the engine might seem to be underpowered. A simple plug replacement job could potentially lead to big savings on car fuel.

Remove any unneccessary heavy objects (Convert Kg to lbs) from your car as this will lead to car gas mileage improvements.

Note: Before you buy your next used car take a look at used car buying guide . The information on this page should help to ensure that you don't buy yourself a potential gas guzzler.