Maine’s Office of Energy Independence and Security offers these tips to save on gasoline:

Action Savings

• Tune-up 3% to 20%

• Oil change 4% to 5%

• Proper tire inflation 5%

• Use of radial tires 5% to 10%

• Considering fuel economy when buying a car 4% to 20%

• Avoiding “cold starts”10%

• Reducing weight – tools in trunk, roof racks, etc.1% to 5%