There are some ways to pinch pennies behind the wheel.

The Federal Trade Commission offers a few tips that could help you get the most out of your gas gauge.

First, you should get a tune up and if you replace your air filters regularly, you can increase gas mileage by 10%.

If you keep your tires inflated and wheels aligned, you can increase gas mileage by 3%.

Remember to take all that extra stuff out of your trunk. That's because an extra 100 pounds can reduce your fuel economy by 2%.

Always drive gently as well. Avoid those jackrabbit starts and stops when you're driving through town.

There's one other money saving tip too that could also save your life -- Don't speed. The faster you go after 60mph, the faster you'll run out of gas.