How to Get More MPG From an Old Car

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How to Increase Fuel Mileage on a Car More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Greg Pomerantz | permalink
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As gas prices continue to climb, increasing the fuel mileage is the best way to protect your pocket book. Here are a few ways to spend less money on gas by increasing your car's efficiency in using it. Set the car tires to the proper...
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For further reading: http://www.wikihow.com/Increase-Fuel-Mileage-on-a-Car ^[1]

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Gain 20-80% mpg efficiency! Save $ on gas. See how to get 41.8mpg! More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by David Julian | permalink
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Hello fellow Instructables! This write-up involves many simple fixes that can help you improve your fuel economy. I was able to get 41.8mpg in my...

For further reading: http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-BOOST-MPGFuel-economy-in-ANY-vehicle-writ/ ^[2]

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How to Increase Your Gas Mileage by 70 Percent More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Hossam Zidan | permalink
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Discovery Channel's 'MythBusters' proves that a few driving techniques and simple tweaks to your car can nearly double your fuel economy.

For further reading: http://www.moneytalksnews.com/mythbusters-use-hypermiling-improve-gas-mileage-70-percent/ ^[3]

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Get Better Gas Mileage and Fuel Economy with These DIY Car Care Tips More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Evie Scott | permalink
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Why spend more at the gas pump when you can easily spend less? The team at The Family Handyman shares this list of DIY tricks for a noticeable difference in your fuel costs. The savings are based on driving 20,000 miles per year, in a car that gets 20 mpg, with gasoline priced at $3.75 a gallon.
Tags: Saving Money, Cars, Auto, Gas, gas mileage, Budget, Fuel, Efficiency, DIY, Car Hacks, Republished, Top, shutterstock, Lifehacker

For further reading: http://lifehacker.com/5979549/get-better-gas-mileage-and-fuel-economy-with-these-diy-car-care-tips ^[4]

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How to Build a 100 Mile-Per-Gallon Car ... Right Now More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Alastair Mac Leod | permalink
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With gas prices at historic highs, PM consults some of the best minds in automotive design and engineering on how to hit the next big milestone in fuel economy. Yes, a four-door that gets 100 mpg really is possibletoday, with modern tech. Here's the
Tags: fuel economy,automotive,Why Not 100 MPG?,fuel efficiency,August 2006

For further reading: http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/a769/3374271/ ^[5]

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Evie Scott, David Julian, Alastair Mac Leod, Hossam Zidan, Greg Pomerantz

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1. http://www.wikihow.com/Increase-Fuel-Mileage-on-a-Car

2. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-BOOST-MPGFuel-economy-in-ANY-vehicle-writ/

3. http://www.moneytalksnews.com/mythbusters-use-hypermiling-improve-gas-mileage-70-percent/

4. http://lifehacker.com/5979549/get-better-gas-mileage-and-fuel-economy-with-these-diy-car-care-tips

5. http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/a769/3374271/