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Originally Posted by osprey4

As seen on CNN:

#1 Fill your tank in the morning
#2 Change your air filter
#3 Use premium fuel
#4 Pump up your tires (Their point? Yes it helps, but not enough to offset the extra risk.)
#5 To A/C or not A/C (too little difference to matter so you might as well stay comfortable)
#6 Bolt-ons and pour-ins (such as this gadget)

The bottom line? There's no substitute for a proper maintenance and "gentle" driving to save gas.

#1.. Anytime is fine

#2..Clean air supports better and cleaner combustion Change the darn thing

#3.. Depending on the compression ratio of the engine. My 454 HAS to have Premium.

#..4..Inflating your tire to about 3-4 lbs extends treadwear with a little harsher ride. On a long trip, I find 5-6 lbs over recommended saves some fuel.

#5..Use of A/C on non-fuel injected engines sucks the mileage down significantly.

#6..A precision distributor set up for a particular motor will INCREASE gas mileage dramatically, along with the CORRECT spark plugs and a tuned exhaust system.

Example.. I went one heat range hotter plugs on my wife's Stealth and not only did the gas mileage increase but ran a whole lot better. Along with the K & N air cleaner.