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1. Check your oxygen sensor. An oxygen sensor is part of your vehicle's emission control system. Replacing a faulty one can improve gas mileage by as much as 40%
2. Replace a clogged air filter. All of the dirt, dust and grime have a negative impact on your engine's performance. This simple and often overlooked maintenance can increase fuel efficiency by about 10%
3. Get an engine tune-up. Making sure all your systems are operating at their best can save you 4% in fuel efficiency
4. Keep your tires inflated to the proper pressure. Making sure your tire pressure isn't too low - or too high - can improve your gas mileage by around 3%
5. Get the recommended grade of motor oil. Our experts offer a full line of high-quality oil and filter products from Motorcraft^®. Using the one that's right for your vehicle can help improve fuel efficiency by up to 2%

Source: fueleconomy.gov

1. Avoid aggressive driving. Not only can it be dangerous, but constant speed changes and quick, uneven stops and starts waste a lot of fuel. Taking it easier behind the wheel can improve your gas mileage by as much as 33%
2. Remove excess weight. You can save about 2% in fuel efficiency for every 100 lbs. of extra clutter you can remove from your car or truck
3. Use your cruise control. It's almost always more fuel efficient to travel at a constant speed whenever possible
4. Avoid idling. It's more fuel efficient to turn off your engine when you're waiting in the car
5. Combine trips. Your engine works most efficiently when warmed up

Source: fueleconomy.gov