There are several ways you can continue to live your normal lifestyle in these tough times. All you have to do is save on gas. When you need your car to get you places and need it to get your job done, you need to focus on how much gas you spend. With gas costing around $4 a gallon , we need to save all the gas we can. Here are some great tips on how to do just that.

You can help the environment and save a ton of gas by installing one of the new HHO car modification system. These HHO gas modification systems have become very popular and there are several currently on the market. The systems give you instructions on how to assemble an HHO gas modification system to your car from average every day hardware store parts.

The way HHOs work is very simple: A small canister is placed in the car and the contents are bicarb of soda mixed with water. The canister is hooked into the battery and it creates HHO gas, which is sent to the manifold or to the carburetor, whichever your car has. This type of system will save you about 30% on your gas. The engine also runs quieter and even more efficiently

Another way to save on gas is to drive less. So when you go for local errands, you should walk or ride a bike, you can even take a motor scooter or motorcycle. When you go for longer distances, either car pool or drive to your nearest bus station or train station.

Turn off your car immediately when you get somewhere. Don't run your car on idle as it wastes a lot of gas. Here are some other tips on basic car maintenance that can help you save on gas.

* Get rid of any extra weight. Make sure the trunk and back seats are empty * Look at the pressure in your tires. They need to be inflated to the right pressure so your image will improve. * Turn off the air conditioning only when you are stopped in heavy traffic, but when highway driving be sure to turn it on. Rolling down your windows only creates drag and decreases your MPG * Don't use any car racks so that everything is kept as aerodynamic as possible. * Wax and clean your car because friction caused by air will cause your car to slow down

There are other maintenance issues you can do to save on gas too, like making sure you change the air filter every year and getting your oil changed on time. You need to get your car tuned and inspected and in good running condition.

These tips can help you save gas, but you should also keep your tank full but not over full. Remember this is added weight and added weight drags your car. If you do all of these you wont be bothered so much by rising gas prices.