As the price of fuel continues to rise, you can save money by following these tips.

1. Make sure your tires are set for proper inflation. Properly inflated tires can reduce fuel consumption by up to 3%.
2. Tune up your engine. A properly tuned engine maximizes power and can greatly improve fuel efficiency.
3. Don’t accelerate too fast. Gently accelerating keeps the engine revving lower, so you use less fuel.
4. Don’t speed up. The faster you move, the harder your motor has to work to push through the wind. Speeding can reduce fuel efficiency by up to 33%.
5. Check the condition of your engine’s air filter. A dirty filter will reduce fuel economy.
6. Replace your fuel filter according to the schedule recommended by your manufacturer. This will go a long way in improving fuel efficiency.
7. Avoid excessive idling. Idling a vehicle wastes a significant amount of fuel. The best way to warm up a vehicle is to drive it slowly until it reaches the proper operating temperature.
8. Remove excess weight from truck and/or rear seat. An additional 100 pounds reduces fuel consumption by 1-2%.
9. Use cruise control. In most situations, using cruise control reduces fuel consumption by maintaining a constant speed.
10. Although it is sometimes necessary, avoid using the air conditioning all the time as it makes the engine work harder and use more fuel. More automotive articles of interest.