Trying to figure out how to get more miles per gallon on your vehicle? The best advice for getting the best gas mileage is to service and maintenance your vehicles. We often get caught up in day to day activities but fail to schedule regular vehicle maintenance and by doing this we often fail to get the best gas mileage.

When was you last vehicle tune up? Has it been a few years or has your vehicle been running or idling rough including a drop in miles per gallon then you may want to consider a vehicle tuneup.

A tune up usually involves a diagnostic engine test. Spark plugs and air filters are often replaced and sometimes corroded or cracked or defective spark plug wires are replaced. Often gas metering and airflow adjustments are made.

If your diesel engine has a defective glow plug or your gasoline engine has a blocked or dirty fuel injectors this can further deteriorate engine performance.

An engine diagnostic my uncover a faulty sensor or oxygen sensor that may need to be replaced to keep your engine running at peak performance and your emissions at minimal levels.

You may also find you have a weak battery or alternator affecting your charging system and this can have an effect on you vehicles mileage.

Most tuneups done in a reputable shop will result in an increase in gas mileage. You could expect to see increases of 40% if certain components are replaced.

If your looking to do it yourself on a few improvements properly inflated tires can improve gas mileage a few percent. Replacing a dirty air filter can increase gas mileage up to ten percent. Adding a fuel additive every few thousand miles can help keep your engine clean but always check your owners manual before using additives. These are just a few items you can do at home or on the road that can help you get more miles per gallon.