It is essential to measure the gas mileage of your vehicle on a regular basis. There is a lot you can do to increase the mileage rate rather than worrying about the increase in fuel cost. Don’t opt for an expensive fuel efficient car or truck without trying to bring down the fuel consumption of your present vehicle. Some of the effective ways to increase the gas mileage are: reducing the weight of the car, less usage of air conditioner, good quality engine oil and timely servicing. With the help of these easy measures you can make a lot of difference to the vehicle’s mileage. You can also save thousands and hundreds of dollars every year.