Getting good gas mileage is a major concern for used car owners these days. Their fear is understandable given the soaring gas prices at the pump, where a gallon of a gas may cost used car owners over $3. Used car owners are more worried as some don't expect to get the same gas mileage from their cars unlike that from newer cars. To save money on gas, read the following simple steps below:

• Give your car a tune-up once or twice a year, depending on your usage of the vehicle.
• Have an oil change regularly. Experts recommend you do this every 3 months or every 3000 miles driven.
• Keep your tires inflated to the proper pressure. This alone can improve your gas mileage by over 3%. In contrast, under-inflated tires can lower your car's gas mileage by 0.4% for every PSI drop in pressure of all four tires. Check your vehicle tires for their maximum PSI.
• Inspect your car's air filter. Replace if clogged, and this may improve your gas mileage by as much as 10%.
• Inspect your exhaust system and muffler. Make sure there are no holes.

To save more at the pump (fuel economy), experts advise that you don't really have to buy the "super" high-octane gas when filling up. The only exception is if your owner's manual recommends that you use the "super" high-octane gas for your vehicle, or if your engine "knocks" without it. So, going with the cheap gas may actually save you big money in this time of soaring gas prices.

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