In this day and age, it seems like one of the most important things to consider when buying a new vehicle is the gas mileage. With good MPG’s, you not only save money but also the environment (especially when considering electric vehicles or hybrid vehicles). But how can you get good mileage in an older vehicle? Luckily, there are some tips and tricks that we know to help increase your MPG’s! Of course, you won’t go from getting 20 MPG to getting 70, but you know what I mean. These tips will hopefully help you see a 1-5 mile increase in your MPGs… so let us know how they work!

First of all, take your foot off the gas. Speeding is the number one reason you might be getting bad gas mileage! When driving on the highway, use cruise control as much as possible. It not only helps you maintain a safe and consistent rate of speed, but it eliminates the accidental acceleration and deceleration that can come from speeding and that make your MPGs go down.

When you’re stopped somewhere, don’t idle your vehicle. If you know you’re going to be stopping for more than a couple of minutes, turn your vehicle off. You’ll save gas and the environment.

If you’ve got a storage box or a bike rack on your roof, consider switching to something rear-mounted. The aerodynamic quality of your vehicle is what helps your mileage, and so when you decrease how much drag is affecting your vehicle you are also decreasing your fuel economy.

The final tip is to focus on driving safely. When drivers focus on the road, they are less likely to get into an accident or speed, which are both things that can make your mileage plummet. Try it out!