What can a motorist do to get more miles per gallon? This seems a pertinent question these days especially in the painful moments when we must dig up the price of a full tank of gas. There seems no respite from the soaring gasoline prices. You may be ab e, though, to get some consolation from following these tips by the Better Business Bureau: – Keep your car in good mechanical condition and tuned to factory specifications. – Choose the grade of gasoline specified by the owner’s manual, assuming the vehicle is kept in proper adjustment. (It may be unwise to use a grade of gasoline too high for the engine. It will not increase the engine’s efficiency, power, or mileage and could be a waste of money.) – Under-inflated tires decrease fuel economy. Check the tire pressure at least once a month, For those who do a lot of driving, consider radial tires. They can increase mileage, says BBB. Don’t mix radial tres with other tire types. – Make sure wheels are proper3; aligned, brakes adjusted, and e of and oll filters changed at recommended intervals. – Accelerate slowly when drivlng, except when entering highspeed tra flc lanes or when passlng. Avoid unnecessary braking and anticipate traffic and road signals ahead. – Drive at moderate speeds; as speed increases, so does wind resistance. Drive at steady speeds. Avoid excessive idling, Don’t pump the accelerator or race the engine. Use air conditionlng equipment only when necessary.