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1. Shard Calculation

Query:

Response:

Calculated Shard: 135 (from laksa036)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa135.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.aarp.org/auto/car-maintenance-safety/gas-mileage-tips/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.aarp.org/auto/car-maintenance-safety/gas-mileage-tips/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/auto\/car-maintenance-safety\/gas-mileage-tips\/","crawl_time":1774721865,"first_indexed_time":1669082061,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"org,aarp!www,\/auto\/car-maintenance-safety\/gas-mileage-tips\/ s443","src_root_hash":"2223325636571181335","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"5 Ways to Get Better Gas Mileage Right Now","meta_descriptions":["A few simple steps can help you improve how many miles per gallon of gas your car gets. These tips can reduce costs and reduce your carbon footprint."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"A few simple steps can help you get the most out of every gallon\nDouglas Sacha\/Getty Images\nBy\nMyles Kornblatt,\nPublished\nSeptember 10, 2021\nImproving how many miles per gallon of gas your automobile gets makes a difference to your wallet and to the environment.\nIt’s easy to increase your vehicle’s mileage when you make a big commitment like buying a new hybrid or bolting on aerodynamic body panels. But even small changes in how you drive and maintain your current automobile can make a difference: Upping your car’s average miles per gallon from 27 to 30, for example, would be like getting every 10th fill-up for free. And if you drive 20,000 miles per year, it would save nearly 75 gallons of fuel.\n“Many consumers consider fuel economy when purchasing a vehicle, but they also need to consider that their fuel economy is heavily influenced by many different factors that are within their control, such as speed and driving style,” says Stacy Davis, the principal investigator of the Fuel Economy Information program at the U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).\nTry these tips and smart strategies to increase your car’s gas mileage. They add up down the road.\n1. Check the tires\nThe wheels and tires are the feet and shoes of your car, and for all the running around you do, this is a great place to begin when looking to improve your car’s fuel efficiency. Start by\nchecking the pressure on your car’s tires monthly.\nMany new vehicles will provide this data as part of their information readouts in the car, and a manual tire pressure gauge costs only a few dollars. \n The pressure is measured in pounds per square inch (PSI), and heat is a major factor. Your owner’s manual will give you a cold PSI rating, which is what your tires should read in the morning before they heat up from driving and friction. Be wary of the myth that over-inflated tires will yield big fuel economy returns. It’s really marginal at best. But under-inflated tires can both lower fuel economy and produce uneven wear.\n Also remember, when the weather turns cold, the denser air will make tire pressure automatically drop. So check the PSI after the first cold snap and add air if necessary. \n 2. Consider a tune-up\nIf the tires are the shoes of your car, then your motor is the heart and the veins. In the same way a poor diet makes you lethargic, neglecting maintenance means your car is not getting the right diet of air, fuel and spark mixture.\nA healthy car will run better,\nand it also knows how to be more efficient with every gallon of gas. \nIf you’re a bit handy, an afternoon tune-up changing spark plugs, wires and the air filter can improve fuel efficiency. A few advanced jobs, like cleaning the mass air-flow sensor or changing a belt can help, too. But don’t feel compelled to do any of this yourself; it’s fine to take these jobs to a trusted mechanic for a general tune-up. \n3. Watch your speed\nThose who remember the national 55 mph speed limit days may recall that the first motivation for this was fuel savings. In today’s world, going above the legal 65-70 mph on many interstates will significantly reduce fuel mileage. According to FuelEconomy.gov, there’s an average 14 percent decrease in fuel efficiency from 60 to 70 mph and an additional 15.4 percent decrease when going from 70 to 80 mph. This happens because the vehicle is not only working harder to achieve the extra speed, but it also has to combat additional wind resistance.\n4. Strive for smooth and steady driving\nEven if you don’t feel like slowing down, how you get to the higher speeds matters, too. Aggressive stop-and-go driving is asking the car to work its hardest to achieve any desired speed. We all watch our speedometer, but in this case, it’s worth also watching the tachometer. (It’s the other large dial often right next to the speedometer.) Mashing the accelerator to the floor will show a rapid increase, and it’s letting you know that each cylinder is cycling thousands of times more per minute — and each cycle means more fuel is being used. An ORNL study published by SAE International found that “aggressive behavior behind the wheel can lower gas mileage in light-duty vehicles by about 10 to 40 percent in stop-and-go traffic and roughly 15 to 30 percent at highway speeds. This can equate to losing about $0.25 to $1 per gallon.”\n5. Get rid of junk in the trunk\nIf you are one of those people who uses their car like a storage unit, the extra weight can be like driving with an extra passenger at all times. A vehicle that has to work harder will be less efficient. Take some time now to \nclean out your car,\n and try not to let things pile up over time. But don’t take weight cutting to an extreme. If you live in a snowy area, for example, then it’s still good to carry your traction-ready kitty litter in the winter. Just don’t forget to take it out in the summer. You can leave the spare tire, but the paint cans will have a better home on the garage shelf. \nMyles Kornblatt is a contributing writer who writes about cars and the auto industry. His work has appeared in publications such as \nTop Gear\n, \nClassic Cars\n, \nClassic Car Weekly\n, \nHemmings Daily\n and \nOctane\n. He is also the author of \nMercedes W113: The Complete Story\n.\nMore on auto","attrs_markdown":"Javascript is not enabled.\n\nJavascript must be enabled to use this site. Please enable Javascript in your browser and try again.\n\n[Skip to content](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/auto\/car-maintenance-safety\/gas-mileage-tips\/#aarp-u-end-of-header)\n\n[Stand in honor of veterans. 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Menu](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/auto\/car-maintenance-safety\/gas-mileage-tips\/ \"link to close menu\")\n\n[![](https:\/\/cdn.aarp.net\/etc\/uxdia\/images\/uxdia-spinner.svg) ![]()](https:\/\/virtualevents.aarp.org\/socialsecurity-hub\/en\/home \"Navigating important Social Security decisions? We Can Help.\")\n\nWebinars\n\n[Navigating important Social Security decisions? We Can Help.](https:\/\/virtualevents.aarp.org\/socialsecurity-hub\/en\/home)\n\n[![](https:\/\/cdn.aarp.net\/etc\/uxdia\/images\/uxdia-spinner.svg) ![ask a a r p on a red background]()](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/ask-aarp\/ \"Ask AARP: AI-powered Tool to Get the Most Out of Social Security\")\n\nTool\n\n[Ask AARP: AI-powered Tool to Get the Most Out of Social Security](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/ask-aarp\/)\n\n[![](https:\/\/cdn.aarp.net\/etc\/uxdia\/images\/uxdia-spinner.svg) ![]()](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/social-security\/retirement\/basics\/ \"10 Things You Need to Know About Social Security\")\n\nBasics\n\n[10 Things You Need to Know About Social Security](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/social-security\/retirement\/basics\/)\n\n[![](https:\/\/cdn.aarp.net\/etc\/uxdia\/images\/uxdia-spinner.svg) ![]()](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/social-security\/benefits-calculator\/ \"Social Security Benefits Calculator: Maximize Your Benefits\")\n\nTools\n\n[Social Security Benefits Calculator: Maximize Your Benefits](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/social-security\/benefits-calculator\/)\n\n[Back](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/auto\/car-maintenance-safety\/gas-mileage-tips\/)\n\n[Medicare](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/medicare\/)\n\n[Close Menu](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/auto\/car-maintenance-safety\/gas-mileage-tips\/ \"link to close menu\")\n\n[Approaching Medicare](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/medicare\/approaching-medicare\/ \"Link to approaching medicare pathway overview\")\n\n[Enrolling in Medicare](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/medicare\/enrolling-medicare\/ \"link to parts of enrolling in medicare pathway overview\")\n\n[Managing Costs & Coverage](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/medicare\/managing-costs-coverage\/ \"link to managing medicare costs pathway overview\")\n\n[Getting Help](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/medicare\/getting-help\/ \"link to getting help with medicare series\")\n\n[Latest News](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/medicare\/latest-news\/ \"link to the latest medicare news\")\n\n[![](https:\/\/cdn.aarp.net\/etc\/uxdia\/images\/uxdia-spinner.svg) ![Ask A A R P. A I powered help from trusted A A R P sources. Illustration of a man using a laptop]()](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/ask-aarp\/ \"Ask AARP: AI-powered Tool to Get the Most Out of Medicare \")\n\nTool\n\n[Ask AARP: AI-powered Tool to Get the Most Out of Medicare](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/ask-aarp\/)\n\n[![](https:\/\/cdn.aarp.net\/etc\/uxdia\/images\/uxdia-spinner.svg) ![illustration of a clipboard with a checklist and medical cross on it]()](https:\/\/navigator.aarp.org\/en_gb\/courses\/course\/17 \"Take This Course to Feel Prepared About Enrolling in Medicare \")\n\nAARP Navigator\n\n[Take This Course to Feel Prepared About Enrolling in Medicare](https:\/\/navigator.aarp.org\/en_gb\/courses\/course\/17)\n\n[![](https:\/\/cdn.aarp.net\/etc\/uxdia\/images\/uxdia-spinner.svg) ![a red and white illustration showing a woman in a monitor flanked by a word bubble and a calendar]()](https:\/\/virtualevents.aarp.org\/medicare-hub\/en\/home?cmp=OTH-CSN-LEARN-MULTI-MEDICARE \"Get Answers to Medicare Questions With Our On-demand Webinars \")\n\nOn-Demand Webinars\n\n[Get Answers to Medicare Questions With Our On-demand Webinars](https:\/\/virtualevents.aarp.org\/medicare-hub\/en\/home?cmp=OTH-CSN-LEARN-MULTI-MEDICARE)\n\n[![](https:\/\/cdn.aarp.net\/etc\/uxdia\/images\/uxdia-spinner.svg) ![Medical stethoscope and US flag on a pink background signifying advocacy]()](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/advocacy\/#medicare \"Learn How AARP is Fighting for Better Medicare\")\n\nAdvocacy\n\n[Learn How AARP is Fighting for Better Medicare](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/advocacy\/#medicare)\n\n[Back](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/auto\/car-maintenance-safety\/gas-mileage-tips\/)\n\n[Caregiving](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/caregiving\/ \"Link to caregiving channel page\")\n\n[Close Menu](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/auto\/car-maintenance-safety\/gas-mileage-tips\/ \"Link to close menu\")\n\n[Basics](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/caregiving\/basics\/ \"Link to basics laning page\")\n\n[Care at Home](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/caregiving\/home-care\/ \"Link to care at home landing page\")\n\n[Medical](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/caregiving\/medical\/ \"Link to medical landing page\")\n\n[Financial & Legal](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/caregiving\/financial-legal\/ \"Link to the finance and legal landing page\")\n\n[Life Balance](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/caregiving\/life-balance\/ \"Link to life balance landing page\")\n\n[Local](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/caregiving\/local\/ \"Link to the local landing page\")\n\n[Member Benefits](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/membership\/benefits\/caregiving\/)\n\n[![](https:\/\/cdn.aarp.net\/etc\/uxdia\/images\/uxdia-spinner.svg) ![person stands at a door marked with a first aid cross there are a series of many doors and the person is wondering which is the best choice]()](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/caregiving\/financial-legal\/understanding-long-term-care-insurance\/ \"Understanding Basics of LTC Insurance\")\n\nLONG-TERM CARE\n\n[Understanding Basics of LTC 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patients]()](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/caregiving\/grief-loss-end-of-life\/ \"How to Cope With Grief, Loss\")\n\nEnd of Life\n\n[How to Cope With Grief, Loss](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/caregiving\/grief-loss-end-of-life\/)\n\n[Back](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/auto\/car-maintenance-safety\/gas-mileage-tips\/)\n\n[Games](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/games\/)\n\n[Close Menu](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/auto\/car-maintenance-safety\/gas-mileage-tips\/ \"Link to close menu\")\n\n[All](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/games\/category\/all-games\/ \"Link to the AARP All Games landing page\")\n\n[Recently Played](https:\/\/games.aarp.org\/category\/recently-played \"Link to AARP recently played games\")\n\n[Word & Trivia](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/games\/category\/word\/ \"Link to AARP Games Word and Trivia category landing page\")\n\n[Rewards](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/games\/category\/rewards-games\/ \"Link to the AARP Games Rewards category landing age\")\n\n[Atari® & 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page\")\n\n[Puzzles](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/games\/category\/puzzles\/ \"Link to the AARP Games Puzzle category landing page\")\n\n[Card](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/games\/category\/card\/ \"Link to the AARP Games Card category landing page\")\n\n[Juegos](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/games\/category\/juegos-espanol\/ \"Link to the AARP Games Juegos category landing page\")\n\n[Daily](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/games\/category\/daily-games\/ \"Link to the AARP Games Daily category landing page\")\n\n[Game Shows](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/games\/category\/game-shows\/ \"Learn more about the game show\")\n\n[Multiplayer](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/games\/category\/multiplayer-games\/ \"Learn more about the multiplayer games\")\n\n[More About Games](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/games\/more-on-games\/ \"Learn more about A A R P games\")\n\n[![](https:\/\/cdn.aarp.net\/etc\/uxdia\/images\/uxdia-spinner.svg) ![AARP Right Again Trivia and AARP Rewards]()](https:\/\/games.aarp.org\/games\/right-again-trivia \"Right Again! Trivia\")\n\n[Right Again! Trivia](https:\/\/games.aarp.org\/games\/right-again-trivia)\n\n[![](https:\/\/cdn.aarp.net\/etc\/uxdia\/images\/uxdia-spinner.svg) ![AARP Right Again Trivia Sports and AARP Rewards]()](https:\/\/games.aarp.org\/games\/right-again-trivia-sports \"Right Again! Trivia – Sports\")\n\n[Right Again! 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Tips](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/travel\/travel-tips\/ \"Link to travel tips page\")\n\n[Vacation Ideas](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/travel\/vacation-ideas\/ \"Link to vacation ideas landing page\")\n\n[Destinations](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/travel\/destinations\/ \"Link to destinations landing page\")\n\n[Travel Benefits](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/membership\/benefits\/travel\/ \"AARP Travel Benefits\")\n\n[![](https:\/\/cdn.aarp.net\/etc\/uxdia\/images\/uxdia-spinner.svg) ![]()](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/travel\/vacation-ideas\/affordable-off-peak-getaways\/ \"Budget-Friendly Locations\")\n\nOFF-PEAK TRAVEL\n\n[Budget-Friendly Locations](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/travel\/vacation-ideas\/affordable-off-peak-getaways\/)\n\n[![](https:\/\/cdn.aarp.net\/etc\/uxdia\/images\/uxdia-spinner.svg) ![]()](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/travel\/travel-tips\/real-id-questions\/ \"No Real ID? $45 Fee Starts Feb. 1\")\n\nNEW TSA FEE\n\n[No Real ID? \\$45 Fee Starts Feb. 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Benefits](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/membership\/benefits\/entertainment\/)\n\n[![](https:\/\/cdn.aarp.net\/etc\/uxdia\/images\/uxdia-spinner.svg) ![]()](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/entertainment\/beauty-style\/winter-white-fashion-tips\/ \"Getting Winter White, Right!\")\n\nBeauty & Style\n\n[Getting Winter White, Right\\!](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/entertainment\/beauty-style\/winter-white-fashion-tips\/)\n\n[![](https:\/\/cdn.aarp.net\/etc\/uxdia\/images\/uxdia-spinner.svg) ![]()](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/entertainment\/movies-for-grownups\/movie-preview-2026\/ \"2026 Movie Preview\")\n\nMovies for Grownups\n\n[2026 Movie Preview](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/entertainment\/movies-for-grownups\/movie-preview-2026\/)\n\n[![](https:\/\/cdn.aarp.net\/etc\/uxdia\/images\/uxdia-spinner.svg) ![]() MEMBERS ONLY](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/entertainment\/music\/essential-songs-for-gen-x\/ \"Essential Songs for Gen Xers\")\n\nMUSIC\n\n[Essential Songs for Gen 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Know](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/caregiving\/grandparents\/)\n\n[![](https:\/\/cdn.aarp.net\/etc\/uxdia\/images\/uxdia-spinner.svg) ![]() MEMBERS ONLY](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/family-relationships\/great-ways-to-bond-with-your-dog\/ \"Great Ways to Bond With Your Dog\")\n\nPets\n\n[Great Ways to Bond With Your Dog](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/family-relationships\/great-ways-to-bond-with-your-dog\/)\n\nMEMBERS ONLY\n\n[Back](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/auto\/car-maintenance-safety\/gas-mileage-tips\/)\n\n[Personal Tech](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/personal-technology\/ \"link to personal tech landing page\")\n\n[Close Menu](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/auto\/car-maintenance-safety\/gas-mileage-tips\/ \"link to close menu\")\n\n[![](https:\/\/cdn.aarp.net\/etc\/uxdia\/images\/uxdia-spinner.svg) ![a tablet displaying smart home controls in a living room]()](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/personal-technology\/caregiving-smart-home-technology\/ \"Caregiver’s Guide to Smart Home Tech\")\n\nHome Technology\n\n[Caregiver’s Guide to Smart Home Tech](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/personal-technology\/caregiving-smart-home-technology\/)\n\n[![](https:\/\/cdn.aarp.net\/etc\/uxdia\/images\/uxdia-spinner.svg) ![]()](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/social-connections\/ \"Creating Social Connections\")\n\nGet Happier\n\n[Creating Social Connections](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/social-connections\/)\n\n[![](https:\/\/cdn.aarp.net\/etc\/uxdia\/images\/uxdia-spinner.svg) ![a hand is touching computer signals on a blue background]()](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/personal-technology\/artificial-intelligence\/ \"Weighing the Perils and Positives\")\n\nPOSSIBILITIES OF AI\n\n[Weighing the Perils and Positives](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/personal-technology\/artificial-intelligence\/)\n\n[Back](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/auto\/car-maintenance-safety\/gas-mileage-tips\/)\n\n[AARP Smart Picks](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/product-reviews\/)\n\n[Close Menu](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/auto\/car-maintenance-safety\/gas-mileage-tips\/ 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But even small changes in how you drive and maintain your current automobile can make a difference: Upping your car’s average miles per gallon from 27 to 30, for example, would be like getting every 10th fill-up for free. 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Check the tires**\nThe wheels and tires are the feet and shoes of your car, and for all the running around you do, this is a great place to begin when looking to improve your car’s fuel efficiency. Start by [checking the pressure on your car’s tires monthly.](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/auto\/car-maintenance-safety\/summer-road-trip-car-repair-tips\/ \"checking your tire pressure should be a part of routine maintenance\") Many new vehicles will provide this data as part of their information readouts in the car, and a manual tire pressure gauge costs only a few dollars.\n\nThe pressure is measured in pounds per square inch (PSI), and heat is a major factor. Your owner’s manual will give you a cold PSI rating, which is what your tires should read in the morning before they heat up from driving and friction. Be wary of the myth that over-inflated tires will yield big fuel economy returns. It’s really marginal at best. 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An ORNL study published by SAE International found that “aggressive behavior behind the wheel can lower gas mileage in light-duty vehicles by about 10 to 40 percent in stop-and-go traffic and roughly 15 to 30 percent at highway speeds. This can equate to losing about \\$0.25 to \\$1 per gallon.”\n\n### **5\\. Get rid of junk in the trunk**\nIf you are one of those people who uses their car like a storage unit, the extra weight can be like driving with an extra passenger at all times. A vehicle that has to work harder will be less efficient. Take some time now to [clean out your car,](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/home-family\/your-home\/info-2021\/things-to-throw-away.html \"things to throw away\") and try not to let things pile up over time. But don’t take weight cutting to an extreme. If you live in a snowy area, for example, then it’s still good to carry your traction-ready kitty litter in the winter. Just don’t forget to take it out in the summer. 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Make sure your Engine Computer Module is properly set to your tire size.edited\n   \n   reply\n   \n   3\n   \n   share\n   \n   report\n   \n   0\n   \n   0 older replies\n   \n   show older replies\n2. #### Comment by 2Papa.\n   2P\n   \n   2Papa\n   \n   November 18, 2021\n   \n   My Dodge Hellcat would get better mileage if I could only stop drag racing everyone that will take me on\\!\n   \n   reply\n   \n   2\n   \n   share\n   \n   report\n   \n   0\n   \n   0 older replies\n   \n   show older replies\n3. #### Comment by geoffh886267.\n   ge\n   \n   geoffh886267\n   \n   September 18, 2021\n   \n   Using cruise control when on the freeway (outside of rush-hour traffic) improves gas mileage.\n   \n   reply\n   \n   6\n   \n   share\n   \n   report\n   \n   0\n   \n   0 older replies\n   \n   show older replies\n4. #### Comment by rj3751.\n   rj\n   \n   rj3751\n   \n   September 17, 2021\n   \n   Hard starting from a stop can waste gas so a lot of people go to the extreme in the other direction and take a long time to get up to speed. This also wastes gas. You get your best gas mileage when you are going at a constant speed, so you should accelerate quickly but not hard and try to stay at a constant speed and use the law of inertia to your benefit.\n   \n   reply\n   \n   7\n   \n   share\n   \n   report\n   \n   0\n   \n   0 older replies\n   \n   show older replies\n5. #### Comment by Doych.\n   Do\n   \n   Doych\n   \n   September 16, 2021\n   \n   I can't believe these gas (or electric) saving articles never mention \"Pay attention to the stoplights ahead of you!!\" If the light is red, take your fricken foot off the gas and coast in to the stoplight! Every day I see cars speeding right up to the Red Stoplight, and hitting the brakes hard (and wearing them out)! My wife does this all the time...... her foot is either on the gas or the brake! And she wonders why she needs a brake job often\\!\n   \n   Read more\n   \n   reply\n   \n   1 reply\n   \n   6\n   \n   share\n   \n   report\n   \n   0\n   \n   0 older replies\n   \n   show older replies\n   \n   - #### Reply by ToddC605460.\n     To\n     \n     ToddC605460\n     \n     March 6, 2023\n     \n     Reply to Doych\n     \n     Indeed! And anticipating stops means your brakes last longer too. 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But even small changes in how you drive and maintain your current automobile can make a difference: Upping your car’s average miles per gallon from 27 to 30, for example, would be like getting every 10th fill-up for free. And if you drive 20,000 miles per year, it would save nearly 75 gallons of fuel.\n\n“Many consumers consider fuel economy when purchasing a vehicle, but they also need to consider that their fuel economy is heavily influenced by many different factors that are within their control, such as speed and driving style,” says Stacy Davis, the principal investigator of the Fuel Economy Information program at the U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).\n\nTry these tips and smart strategies to increase your car’s gas mileage. They add up down the road.\n\n### **1\\. Check the tires**\nThe wheels and tires are the feet and shoes of your car, and for all the running around you do, this is a great place to begin when looking to improve your car’s fuel efficiency. Start by [checking the pressure on your car’s tires monthly.](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/auto\/car-maintenance-safety\/summer-road-trip-car-repair-tips\/ \"checking your tire pressure should be a part of routine maintenance\") Many new vehicles will provide this data as part of their information readouts in the car, and a manual tire pressure gauge costs only a few dollars.\n\nThe pressure is measured in pounds per square inch (PSI), and heat is a major factor. Your owner’s manual will give you a cold PSI rating, which is what your tires should read in the morning before they heat up from driving and friction. Be wary of the myth that over-inflated tires will yield big fuel economy returns. It’s really marginal at best. But under-inflated tires can both lower fuel economy and produce uneven wear.\n\nAlso remember, when the weather turns cold, the denser air will make tire pressure automatically drop. So check the PSI after the first cold snap and add air if necessary.\n\n### **2\\. Consider a tune-up**\nIf the tires are the shoes of your car, then your motor is the heart and the veins. In the same way a poor diet makes you lethargic, neglecting maintenance means your car is not getting the right diet of air, fuel and spark mixture. [A healthy car will run better,](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/auto\/car-maintenance-safety\/diy-maintenance\/ \"DIY maintenance tips\") and it also knows how to be more efficient with every gallon of gas.\n\nIf you’re a bit handy, an afternoon tune-up changing spark plugs, wires and the air filter can improve fuel efficiency. A few advanced jobs, like cleaning the mass air-flow sensor or changing a belt can help, too. But don’t feel compelled to do any of this yourself; it’s fine to take these jobs to a trusted mechanic for a general tune-up.\n\n### **3\\. Watch your speed**\nThose who remember the national 55 mph speed limit days may recall that the first motivation for this was fuel savings. In today’s world, going above the legal 65-70 mph on many interstates will significantly reduce fuel mileage. According to FuelEconomy.gov, there’s an average 14 percent decrease in fuel efficiency from 60 to 70 mph and an additional 15.4 percent decrease when going from 70 to 80 mph. This happens because the vehicle is not only working harder to achieve the extra speed, but it also has to combat additional wind resistance.\n\n### **4\\. Strive for smooth and steady driving**\nEven if you don’t feel like slowing down, how you get to the higher speeds matters, too. Aggressive stop-and-go driving is asking the car to work its hardest to achieve any desired speed. We all watch our speedometer, but in this case, it’s worth also watching the tachometer. (It’s the other large dial often right next to the speedometer.) Mashing the accelerator to the floor will show a rapid increase, and it’s letting you know that each cylinder is cycling thousands of times more per minute — and each cycle means more fuel is being used. An ORNL study published by SAE International found that “aggressive behavior behind the wheel can lower gas mileage in light-duty vehicles by about 10 to 40 percent in stop-and-go traffic and roughly 15 to 30 percent at highway speeds. This can equate to losing about \\$0.25 to \\$1 per gallon.”\n\n### **5\\. Get rid of junk in the trunk**\nIf you are one of those people who uses their car like a storage unit, the extra weight can be like driving with an extra passenger at all times. A vehicle that has to work harder will be less efficient. Take some time now to [clean out your car,](https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/home-family\/your-home\/info-2021\/things-to-throw-away.html \"things to throw away\") and try not to let things pile up over time. But don’t take weight cutting to an extreme. If you live in a snowy area, for example, then it’s still good to carry your traction-ready kitty litter in the winter. Just don’t forget to take it out in the summer. You can leave the spare tire, but the paint cans will have a better home on the garage shelf.\n\n*Myles Kornblatt is a contributing writer who writes about cars and the auto industry. His work has appeared in publications such as* Top Gear*,* Classic Cars*,* Classic Car Weekly*,* Hemmings Daily *and* Octane*. 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Boilerpipe Text	A few simple steps can help you get the most out of every gallon Douglas Sacha/Getty Images By Myles Kornblatt, Published September 10, 2021 Improving how many miles per gallon of gas your automobile gets makes a difference to your wallet and to the environment. It’s easy to increase your vehicle’s mileage when you make a big commitment like buying a new hybrid or bolting on aerodynamic body panels. But even small changes in how you drive and maintain your current automobile can make a difference: Upping your car’s average miles per gallon from 27 to 30, for example, would be like getting every 10th fill-up for free. And if you drive 20,000 miles per year, it would save nearly 75 gallons of fuel. “Many consumers consider fuel economy when purchasing a vehicle, but they also need to consider that their fuel economy is heavily influenced by many different factors that are within their control, such as speed and driving style,” says Stacy Davis, the principal investigator of the Fuel Economy Information program at the U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Try these tips and smart strategies to increase your car’s gas mileage. They add up down the road. 1. Check the tires The wheels and tires are the feet and shoes of your car, and for all the running around you do, this is a great place to begin when looking to improve your car’s fuel efficiency. Start by checking the pressure on your car’s tires monthly. Many new vehicles will provide this data as part of their information readouts in the car, and a manual tire pressure gauge costs only a few dollars. The pressure is measured in pounds per square inch (PSI), and heat is a major factor. Your owner’s manual will give you a cold PSI rating, which is what your tires should read in the morning before they heat up from driving and friction. Be wary of the myth that over-inflated tires will yield big fuel economy returns. It’s really marginal at best. But under-inflated tires can both lower fuel economy and produce uneven wear. Also remember, when the weather turns cold, the denser air will make tire pressure automatically drop. So check the PSI after the first cold snap and add air if necessary. 2. Consider a tune-up If the tires are the shoes of your car, then your motor is the heart and the veins. In the same way a poor diet makes you lethargic, neglecting maintenance means your car is not getting the right diet of air, fuel and spark mixture. A healthy car will run better, and it also knows how to be more efficient with every gallon of gas. If you’re a bit handy, an afternoon tune-up changing spark plugs, wires and the air filter can improve fuel efficiency. A few advanced jobs, like cleaning the mass air-flow sensor or changing a belt can help, too. But don’t feel compelled to do any of this yourself; it’s fine to take these jobs to a trusted mechanic for a general tune-up. 3. Watch your speed Those who remember the national 55 mph speed limit days may recall that the first motivation for this was fuel savings. In today’s world, going above the legal 65-70 mph on many interstates will significantly reduce fuel mileage. According to FuelEconomy.gov, there’s an average 14 percent decrease in fuel efficiency from 60 to 70 mph and an additional 15.4 percent decrease when going from 70 to 80 mph. This happens because the vehicle is not only working harder to achieve the extra speed, but it also has to combat additional wind resistance. 4. Strive for smooth and steady driving Even if you don’t feel like slowing down, how you get to the higher speeds matters, too. Aggressive stop-and-go driving is asking the car to work its hardest to achieve any desired speed. We all watch our speedometer, but in this case, it’s worth also watching the tachometer. (It’s the other large dial often right next to the speedometer.) Mashing the accelerator to the floor will show a rapid increase, and it’s letting you know that each cylinder is cycling thousands of times more per minute — and each cycle means more fuel is being used. An ORNL study published by SAE International found that “aggressive behavior behind the wheel can lower gas mileage in light-duty vehicles by about 10 to 40 percent in stop-and-go traffic and roughly 15 to 30 percent at highway speeds. This can equate to losing about $0.25 to $1 per gallon.” 5. Get rid of junk in the trunk If you are one of those people who uses their car like a storage unit, the extra weight can be like driving with an extra passenger at all times. A vehicle that has to work harder will be less efficient. Take some time now to clean out your car, and try not to let things pile up over time. But don’t take weight cutting to an extreme. If you live in a snowy area, for example, then it’s still good to carry your traction-ready kitty litter in the winter. Just don’t forget to take it out in the summer. You can leave the spare tire, but the paint cans will have a better home on the garage shelf. Myles Kornblatt is a contributing writer who writes about cars and the auto industry. His work has appeared in publications such as Top Gear , Classic Cars , Classic Car Weekly , Hemmings Daily and Octane . He is also the author of Mercedes W113: The Complete Story . More on auto
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It’s easy to increase your vehicle’s mileage when you make a big commitment like buying a new hybrid or bolting on aerodynamic body panels. But even small changes in how you drive and maintain your current automobile can make a difference: Upping your car’s average miles per gallon from 27 to 30, for example, would be like getting every 10th fill-up for free. And if you drive 20,000 miles per year, it would save nearly 75 gallons of fuel. 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Check the tires The wheels and tires are the feet and shoes of your car, and for all the running around you do, this is a great place to begin when looking to improve your car’s fuel efficiency. Start by [checking the pressure on your car’s tires monthly.](https://www.aarp.org/auto/car-maintenance-safety/summer-road-trip-car-repair-tips/ "checking your tire pressure should be a part of routine maintenance") Many new vehicles will provide this data as part of their information readouts in the car, and a manual tire pressure gauge costs only a few dollars. The pressure is measured in pounds per square inch (PSI), and heat is a major factor. Your owner’s manual will give you a cold PSI rating, which is what your tires should read in the morning before they heat up from driving and friction. Be wary of the myth that over-inflated tires will yield big fuel economy returns. It’s really marginal at best. But under-inflated tires can both lower fuel economy and produce uneven wear. 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Watch your speed Those who remember the national 55 mph speed limit days may recall that the first motivation for this was fuel savings. In today’s world, going above the legal 65-70 mph on many interstates will significantly reduce fuel mileage. According to FuelEconomy.gov, there’s an average 14 percent decrease in fuel efficiency from 60 to 70 mph and an additional 15.4 percent decrease when going from 70 to 80 mph. This happens because the vehicle is not only working harder to achieve the extra speed, but it also has to combat additional wind resistance. Members only [Work & Finances]() [Indeed Job Board Find job listings that match your experience with help from AARP and Indeed](https://www.aarp.org/membership/benefits/jobs/job-board/) Members only ### 4\. Strive for smooth and steady driving Even if you don’t feel like slowing down, how you get to the higher speeds matters, too. Aggressive stop-and-go driving is asking the car to work its hardest to achieve any desired speed. We all watch our speedometer, but in this case, it’s worth also watching the tachometer. (It’s the other large dial often right next to the speedometer.) Mashing the accelerator to the floor will show a rapid increase, and it’s letting you know that each cylinder is cycling thousands of times more per minute — and each cycle means more fuel is being used. An ORNL study published by SAE International found that “aggressive behavior behind the wheel can lower gas mileage in light-duty vehicles by about 10 to 40 percent in stop-and-go traffic and roughly 15 to 30 percent at highway speeds. This can equate to losing about \$0.25 to \$1 per gallon.” ### 5\. Get rid of junk in the trunk If you are one of those people who uses their car like a storage unit, the extra weight can be like driving with an extra passenger at all times. A vehicle that has to work harder will be less efficient. 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Make sure your Engine Computer Module is properly set to your tire size.edited reply 3 share report 0 0 older replies show older replies 2. #### Comment by 2Papa. 2P 2Papa November 18, 2021 My Dodge Hellcat would get better mileage if I could only stop drag racing everyone that will take me on\! reply 2 share report 0 0 older replies show older replies 3. #### Comment by geoffh886267. ge geoffh886267 September 18, 2021 Using cruise control when on the freeway (outside of rush-hour traffic) improves gas mileage. reply 6 share report 0 0 older replies show older replies 4. #### Comment by rj3751. rj rj3751 September 17, 2021 Hard starting from a stop can waste gas so a lot of people go to the extreme in the other direction and take a long time to get up to speed. This also wastes gas. You get your best gas mileage when you are going at a constant speed, so you should accelerate quickly but not hard and try to stay at a constant speed and use the law of inertia to your benefit. reply 7 share report 0 0 older replies show older replies 5. #### Comment by Doych. Do Doych September 16, 2021 I can't believe these gas (or electric) saving articles never mention "Pay attention to the stoplights ahead of you!!" If the light is red, take your fricken foot off the gas and coast in to the stoplight! Every day I see cars speeding right up to the Red Stoplight, and hitting the brakes hard (and wearing them out)! My wife does this all the time...... her foot is either on the gas or the brake! And she wonders why she needs a brake job often\! Read more reply 1 reply 6 share report 0 0 older replies show older replies - #### Reply by ToddC605460. To ToddC605460 March 6, 2023 Reply to Doych Indeed! And anticipating stops means your brakes last longer too. 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Readable Markdown	A few simple steps can help you get the most out of every gallon ![](https://cdn.aarp.net/etc/uxdia/images/uxdia-spinner.svg) ![silver SUV on the road](https://cdn.aarp.net/content/dam/aarpe/en/home/auto/car-maintenance-safety/gas-mileage-tips/_jcr_content/root/container_main/container_body_main/container_image/articlecontentfragme/cfimage.coreimg.75.1440.jpeg/content/dam/aarp/auto/2021/09/1140-suv-on-the-road.jpg) Douglas Sacha/Getty Images By Myles Kornblatt, Published September 10, 2021 Improving how many miles per gallon of gas your automobile gets makes a difference to your wallet and to the environment. It’s easy to increase your vehicle’s mileage when you make a big commitment like buying a new hybrid or bolting on aerodynamic body panels. But even small changes in how you drive and maintain your current automobile can make a difference: Upping your car’s average miles per gallon from 27 to 30, for example, would be like getting every 10th fill-up for free. And if you drive 20,000 miles per year, it would save nearly 75 gallons of fuel. “Many consumers consider fuel economy when purchasing a vehicle, but they also need to consider that their fuel economy is heavily influenced by many different factors that are within their control, such as speed and driving style,” says Stacy Davis, the principal investigator of the Fuel Economy Information program at the U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Try these tips and smart strategies to increase your car’s gas mileage. They add up down the road. ### 1\. Check the tires The wheels and tires are the feet and shoes of your car, and for all the running around you do, this is a great place to begin when looking to improve your car’s fuel efficiency. Start by [checking the pressure on your car’s tires monthly.](https://www.aarp.org/auto/car-maintenance-safety/summer-road-trip-car-repair-tips/ "checking your tire pressure should be a part of routine maintenance") Many new vehicles will provide this data as part of their information readouts in the car, and a manual tire pressure gauge costs only a few dollars. The pressure is measured in pounds per square inch (PSI), and heat is a major factor. Your owner’s manual will give you a cold PSI rating, which is what your tires should read in the morning before they heat up from driving and friction. Be wary of the myth that over-inflated tires will yield big fuel economy returns. It’s really marginal at best. But under-inflated tires can both lower fuel economy and produce uneven wear. Also remember, when the weather turns cold, the denser air will make tire pressure automatically drop. So check the PSI after the first cold snap and add air if necessary. ### 2\. Consider a tune-up If the tires are the shoes of your car, then your motor is the heart and the veins. In the same way a poor diet makes you lethargic, neglecting maintenance means your car is not getting the right diet of air, fuel and spark mixture. [A healthy car will run better,](https://www.aarp.org/auto/car-maintenance-safety/diy-maintenance/ "DIY maintenance tips") and it also knows how to be more efficient with every gallon of gas. If you’re a bit handy, an afternoon tune-up changing spark plugs, wires and the air filter can improve fuel efficiency. A few advanced jobs, like cleaning the mass air-flow sensor or changing a belt can help, too. But don’t feel compelled to do any of this yourself; it’s fine to take these jobs to a trusted mechanic for a general tune-up. ### 3\. Watch your speed Those who remember the national 55 mph speed limit days may recall that the first motivation for this was fuel savings. In today’s world, going above the legal 65-70 mph on many interstates will significantly reduce fuel mileage. According to FuelEconomy.gov, there’s an average 14 percent decrease in fuel efficiency from 60 to 70 mph and an additional 15.4 percent decrease when going from 70 to 80 mph. This happens because the vehicle is not only working harder to achieve the extra speed, but it also has to combat additional wind resistance. ### 4\. Strive for smooth and steady driving Even if you don’t feel like slowing down, how you get to the higher speeds matters, too. Aggressive stop-and-go driving is asking the car to work its hardest to achieve any desired speed. We all watch our speedometer, but in this case, it’s worth also watching the tachometer. (It’s the other large dial often right next to the speedometer.) Mashing the accelerator to the floor will show a rapid increase, and it’s letting you know that each cylinder is cycling thousands of times more per minute — and each cycle means more fuel is being used. An ORNL study published by SAE International found that “aggressive behavior behind the wheel can lower gas mileage in light-duty vehicles by about 10 to 40 percent in stop-and-go traffic and roughly 15 to 30 percent at highway speeds. This can equate to losing about \$0.25 to \$1 per gallon.” ### 5\. Get rid of junk in the trunk If you are one of those people who uses their car like a storage unit, the extra weight can be like driving with an extra passenger at all times. A vehicle that has to work harder will be less efficient. Take some time now to [clean out your car,](https://www.aarp.org/home-family/your-home/info-2021/things-to-throw-away.html "things to throw away") and try not to let things pile up over time. But don’t take weight cutting to an extreme. If you live in a snowy area, for example, then it’s still good to carry your traction-ready kitty litter in the winter. Just don’t forget to take it out in the summer. You can leave the spare tire, but the paint cans will have a better home on the garage shelf. Myles Kornblatt is a contributing writer who writes about cars and the auto industry. His work has appeared in publications such as Top Gear, Classic Cars, Classic Car Weekly, Hemmings Daily and Octane. He is also the author of Mercedes W113: The Complete Story. 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