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How do you increase the milage of a car?

Here are some tips for increasing the mileage of a car:

1. Keep your tires properly inflated. Underinflated tires can increase rolling resistance and reduce fuel economy.

2. Use the correct octane fuel for your car. Using a higher octane fuel than your car requires will not improve fuel economy and can actually decrease it.

3. Avoid idling. If you're going to be stopped for more than a minute or two, turn off your engine.

4. Accelerate and brake gradually. Quick acceleration and braking can waste fuel.

5. Use cruise control on the highway. This can help you maintain a steady speed and avoid wasting fuel.

6. Remove any unnecessary weight from your car. Extra weight can reduce fuel economy.

7. Keep your car well-tuned. A properly tuned engine will run more efficiently and use less fuel.

8. Change your oil and filter regularly. Dirty oil can reduce fuel economy.