Better gas mileage is something that many people are worried about. This is true for both the Eco-friendly driver or the average driver. There are many simple things that you can do to make your gas mileage better. I am going to share some of the better ones that I have heard, as well as how much they can improve your gas mileage by.

1. Drive Sensibly- This can save you $0.13-$0.88 per gallon. Try and drive with a less aggressive driving attitude. Driving aggressively will only waste gas.
2. Observe the Speed Limit- Saving you $0.19-$0.61 per gallon. Gas Mileage decreases rapidly after 60 mph.
3. Removing Excess Weight- Saving you $0.03-$0.05 per gallon. While this doesn’t save you a lot, having to carry around unnecessary weight will decrease your gas mileage by up to 2% per 100 pounds.
4. Avoid Excess Idling- Idling just uses gas without the benefit of going anywhere. Use your cruise control and overdrive gears whenever possible.
5. Keep Engine Tuned- Saving you around $0.11 per gallon. An engine that is out of tune can affect your mileage by up to 4% and serious problems can cost you in mileage up to 40%.
6. Keep Your Tires Properly Inflated- Saving you around $0.08 per gallon. Even a lower PSI of 1 will affect your gas mileage.
7. Use the Recommended Motor Oil- Saving you $0.03-$0.05 per gallon. Using the right oil can improve your mileage by 1-2%.

All of these are small amounts of saving but when you add them up, they can equal to a gallon of gas.

Did you know that a Eurostar train journey between London and Paris requires just one-tenth of the energy compared to the corresponding flight!? A lot of time and money is being spent to make flying as eco-friendly as possible. However, given the vast amount of energy needed to get a plane into the air means that it will always require a large amount of energy. However, trains do require less energy as they have no need to take off.

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Ever been faced with a decision about whether or not to go to the store? Or drive instead of walk to do that errand? It seems simple, but merely being conscious of our small choices can really make a difference. One little trip to the store is only a couple miles at most. But one extra trip to the store each week adds 377 lbs. of carbon dioxide each year. (Calculated assuming a 4 mile round trip weekly at http://www.americanforests.org/campaigns/shaklee/)

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