These simple facts can help you save fuel and get more miles out of each tank of gas:

• Have your car tuned regularly. An engine tune-up can improve car fuel economy by an average of 1 mile per gallon.
   
• Keep your tires properly inflated. Underinflated tires can decrease fuel economy by up to 1 mile per gallon.
   
• Slow down. The faster you drive, the more gasoline your car uses. Driving at 65 miles per hour rather than 55 miles per hour reduces fuel economy by about 2 miles per gallon.
   
• Avoid jackrabbit starts. Abrupt starts require about twice as much gasoline as gradual starts.
   
• Pace your driving. Unnecessary speedups, slowdowns and stops can decrease fuel economy by up to 2 miles per gallon. Stay alert and drive steadily, not erratically. Keep a reasonable, safe distance from the car ahead of you and anticipate traffic conditions.
   
• Use your air conditioner only when needed. The use of air conditioning can reduce fuel economy by as much as 2 miles per gallon.
   
• Avoid lengthy engine idling. Turn your engine off when you are delayed for more than a couple of minutes.
   
• Plan your trips in advance. Combine short trips into one to do all your errands. Avoid traveling during rush hour if possible in order to avoid driving conditions that increase fuel consumption, such as idling periods or repeated starting and stopping. Also consider joining a carpool.