Strategies for saving gas, and money
Checking Your Tires
Underinflated tires cost you money. Gas mileage may decrease by as much as 15% when you drive on underinflated tires. Tires not filled to the manufacturer’s recommendation wear more quickly and need to be replaced sooner, adding additional costs to the family budget. Checking your tire pressure on a regular basis can ensure that tires are always properly inflated.
Keeping to the Speed Limit
Research has found that every 10 miles per hour driven over 60 mph is the equivalent of adding more than $.50 per gallon of gas. Faster speeds can reduce fuel economy by about 4 miles per gallon. Keeping to the speed limit gives you more bang for your buck.
Cleaning your Engine
Cleaning a dirty or clogged air filter can increase mileage by as much as 10%. Engine air filters should be changed every 3,000 miles or 90 days.
Tuning Up
Regular care and maintenance of vehicles can stop problems before they start. Old spark plugs can cause up to a 30% reduction in fuel economy.
Avoiding Gas Overflow
Overfilling your tank leads gas to flow out of the tank. Fill gas tank only to the first "click" of automatic fuel nozzles.
Keeping Windows up
Keeping windows closed when traveling on the highway is a smart strategy. Open windows create drag, reducing your gas mileage by about 10%.
Using the Right Tires
Removing snow tires when they are not needed saves fuel. Deep tire tread increases fuel consumption.
Cleaning out your Car
Removing excess weight from your trunk and the inside of your car is an excellent way to increase fuel economy. Extra weight reduces gas mileage, particularly when driving uphill.
Carpooling is Common Sense
Car pooling cuts your traveling costs and reduces traffic congestion. Distributing passenger weight evenly adds to your fuel economy.
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