If you're going to maximize a high-mileage car that has 75,000 miles or more on it, consider these tips to let it thrive, not just survive

1.Don't drive it like you stole it
2.Follow your car's designated maintenance schedule
3.Use the grade of motor oil recommended by your car's manufacturer
4.Shift Gears at Optimal Speed Levels.
5.Take care of your tires
6.Watch your warm-ups
7.Car pool
8.Avoid excessive idling
9. Lighten your load
10. Un-pimp your ride

 

i dont agree with 10, i still get 35-40mpg

 

Here's another tip: Get your car's window tinted. Hotter times of the day when the sun shines brightly a cars interior can benefit a great deal from window tinting. The less direct sunlight that gets into the car,less time cooling off the car. This helps you get better gas mileage on your vehicle. If the car is cooler when you enter it, it takes less air conditioning to cool it off.

 

Pretty sure OP is just shilling the website in his sig - the '10 tips' looks like it was just ripped off an article on About.com or something.

 

6.Watch your warm-ups

Explain...

 

pssh I ain't need no stinking tint, i have no a/c and drive everywhere windows up/sunroof closed

yeah, i just drive shirtless and sweaty....use my shirt to keep seat dry lmao

 

Don't set there letting your engine idle (and burn gas going nowhere). Start the car up and gently drive away.