How to save this summer at $4 a gallon gas

Memorial Day is fast approaching, and this means that it is time for millions of Americans hit the road.

The American Automobile Association estimates that about 35 million Americans travel 50 miles or more from home this holiday will do this weekend, and the vast majority of the car.

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Americans love to travel, but thoughts on a road trip, or even a commute to work, can not so appealing these days with gas hovering around $4 a gallon in some States seem. AAA are found that 4 out of 10 drivers change their plans in any way due to the high gas prices.

We just can not all go and buy a new, more fuel-efficient vehicle, and there are no silver bullets when it save to to gas. Experts say there are some ways that can the most miles out of the car you have.

Here are some tips.

No junk in the trunk: It is one thing, throw a few bags and your fitness studio material on the back of the car, but very different to a cooler, carry a tool chest and one year supply with water. An additional 100 pounds lower your miles per gallon by up to 2 percent, according to the U.S. Department of energy. This roof rack not going to your fuel efficiency, either to help.

The skip drive-through: If you routinely on the way to work a pick-me-up, parking experts recommend you your car and go to the coffee shop instead of waiting in the drive-in-line. Chevrolet the theory with the Chevrolet Cruze tested and found that those who waited 15 minutes in the drive-in-line for a cup of coffee used an extra quarter gallon gas, the cost of this coffee splurge as much as $1 Add.

It's cheaper fly or drive?

Their cool: Yes, we know that you are in a hurry, home, or to the next stop on your vacation with the family. Experts say that aggressive drive through rapid acceleration, then hit the brakes, a drag on fuel consumption, is above all on the highway. The Department of energy says that driving sensibly your gas bill a modest 5 percent in the city, but on the highway until can be reduced to 33 percent.

Use cruise control: So how defensive driving your gas mileage can be reduced, so the constant fluctuations can in your speed. Experts recommend trying to get the same speed for maximum efficiency.

Follow the speed limit: Yes, we all have a need for speed sometimes but you drive over 60 miles per hour costs. If you are paying $3,96 per gallon, the Department of energy estimates that all five miles per hour over 60 is 24 cents per gallon in gas costs.

You plan your driving: Whether it is the fastest way through the State in the holiday combining a few errands in an or the search for, save a lot of only better plan. Chevrolet notes that cold engines efficiently run less than those on operating temperature are, so that not only reduce the miles, which is worth it, a few trips into a combine it

Buy around: Saving on gas begins at the pump. AAA has a free mobile app, TripTik, that shows you where the nearest gas stations and what they are for gas fees. This is a way to ensure that you get the most gas for your dollar.

Check the tires: Make sure that your tires have the proper pressure. The Department of energy says that proper tire pressure can improve inflation fuel efficiency by about 3 percent. You can get better gas mileage when your car is properly set and use the right grade of oil.

Not go, or you drive the car at least parts:The guys from car talk note that a good way to gas save to short distances on foot or by bike, take public transport it is if you can or work at home, if possible. When you try to carpool, drive.

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