If you want to live in the same style you did even a year ago then you need to learn how to save gas. When getting to your job and getting around becomes a priority you really need to focus on how to save gas. Gas costs over $4 a gallon, so we all need to save as much gas as we can and the following tips can help.

Lets help the environment and save a lot on gas by installing one of the new HHO car modification systems. These systems are great and there are several blue prints on the market now. These blue prints give you instructions on how to assemble this simple HHO system on any car and the parts can be picked up at any hardware store.

This is the way HHOs work. A small canister is installed in the car and it is mixed with bicarb of soda and water. The canister gets its power from the battery and then it creates HHO gas that is then sent to the carburetor or manifold. Your MPG increases by approximately 30%. The engine runs smoother and more efficiently and emits fewer emissions.

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.

Another way to save gas is to turn off your car when you are not driving. Don't let your car sit in idle for even a minute . This will save you on gas. Some other basic car maintenance procedures will help you get more mileage out of your car.

* Turn off the air conditioner in heavy traffic, and on the highway be sure it is on, because when you roll down the windows you create drag which makes your car use more energy. * Get rid of extra weight in your car. Make sure you don't carry anything you don't need. The extra weight causes your car to use more energy. * Don't use anything that will interfere with your cars aerodynamics. So, don't use luggage racks, bike racks or anything like that. * Check the tire pressure. If your tires are not inflated then your car spends more gas. * Make sure your car is clean and waxed because friction with air causes your car to lose gas mileage.

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.