A Simple Tip to Get Better Gas Mileage

Make sure your car’s tires are always properly inflated because underinflated tires cause the engine to work harder than necessary, which wastes fuel.
A Simple Tip to Get Better Gas Mileage
The folks at TireRack.com say: "Maintaining correct tire inflation pressure helps optimize tire performance and fuel economy." bedya/Shutterstock
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Some time ago, I wrote about simple things you can do to get better gas mileage, which means less time and money spent at the gas pump.

One of those tips was to make sure your car’s tires are always properly inflated because underinflated tires cause the engine to work harder than necessary, which wastes fuel, while overinflation causes tires to wear prematurely.

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