As the temperatures rise, so does the price of gas. Experts believe that the average price of gas in the U.S. will go above the $3 mark in the near future, so soon enough, it’s going to cost even more to fill your car’s gas tank. That’s why you want to make sure that you get the best mileage possible for every drop of gas you pay for, and the Car Care Council offers these 9 ways for getting maximum fuel economy.

1. Keep your car properly tuned to improve gas mileage by an average of 4 percent.

2. Make sure your tires are properly inflated and improve gas mileage by 3 percent.

3. Replace dirty or clogged air filters on older vehicles to improve gas mileage by as much as 14 percent.

4. Replace dirty spark plugs, which can reduce mileage by two miles per gallon.

5. Change oil regularly and gain another mile per gallon.

6. Observe the speed limit. Gas mileage decreases rapidly above 60 mph.

7. Avoid excessive idling. Idling gets zero miles per gallon.

8. Remember that aggressive driving can lower gas mileage by 33 percent on the highway and 5 percent in the city

9. Don’t haul unneeded items in the trunk. An extra 100 pounds in the trunk reduces fuel economy by 1 to 2 percent.