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Basing on the new study conducted by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) consumers are exerting all efforts to change their driving and vehicle care behaviors especially with fuel prices threatening to reach $4 a gallon.

Six out of ten people surveyed said that their driving behavior has changed due to the increase in gas prices. Still one-third of the motorists surveyed have stated that they would make changes when the price of gasoline reached $3 a gallon while the other 32 percent said that they would change their driving behavior if prices reach $4 a gallon that is according to the result of the survey conducted by Opinion Research Corporation.

And when asked about their driving behavior with the gasoline cost increasing, 90 percent of those surveyed said that they are driving less while 75 percent has stated that they are maintaining their vehicle. The other specific behavioral changes were carpooling more (31 percent), purchasing more fuel efficient vehicles (30 percent) and then making greater use of public transportation (24 percent). Plus in order to save more cost half of the consumers surveyed have revealed that they are capable of performing light maintenance and repair jobs themselves.

The interviews were conducted online wherein 500 people ageing 21 and older have participated. The data was weighed basing on gender, age, and geographic region. The maximum error range is plus or minus four points at a 95 percent confidence level.

For additional maintenance tips and advice on how to improve gas mileage simply contact visit Car Care Council at www.carcare.org.