With everything costing more nowadays, every penny saved counts. So here are 9 ways to get better gas mileage while you drive.
Underinflated tires reduce gas mileage. Inflate your tires to the pressure recommended on the inside of your driverโs side door and check them periodically.
AAA says fuel economy peaks right around 50 miles per hour then drops as speed rises. Speeding on the highway may be costing you $$$.
If you follow the manufacturerโs recommendations for oil and other fluid changes and for replacing air and other filters your vehicle should operate at it’s intended peak performance, leading to better gas mileage.
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AAA says an engine burns one-quarter to a half-gallon of gas per hour when idling but a warm engine needs only around 10 seconds worth of fuel to restart.
Cars consume a lot of fuel to get moving from a complete stop. Plus it’s kind of fun to try to time the green.
Plan your route ahead – try to get multiple errands done while in a certain area you’re traveling to, try to avoid rush hours if possible, etc.
AAA says filling up with gasoline designated as โTop Tier” is a good idea. Additives in Top Tier gas cut down on carbon deposits which can lead to carbon deposits and make your vehicle run less efficiently and, in the end, cost you more money. Something to consider…
An additional 100 pounds in your car can reduce gas mileage by up to 1%.
According to Edmunds.com, using cruise control under appropriate conditions can improve fuel economy by up to 14%. That’s significant, huh?
