Tips for Improving Fuel Economy

With today’s high gas prices, it’s worth taking a few minutes out of your
day to make a few checks that can improve your gas mileage.

• Keep your tires properly inflated & check them frequently. Don’t
  forget to check the spare tire as well.
  
• Keep your car’s suspension & steering in proper alignment.
  
• Keep the engine in a good state of tune by regularly completing
  maintenance spelled out in the owner’s manual.
  
• Replace key filters regularly such as air and fuel filters.
  
• Make sure your car’s brakes are operating properly and not
  dragging.
  
• Repair body damage…that crunch on the front fender can add
  aerodynamic         drag and increase fuel consumption.
  
• Don’t use premium fuel unless your car requires it; otherwise it’s an
  unnecessary expense.                
  

Drive Smarter by…

• Modern engines do not require long warm-up times. There is no
  need to let the engine idle long periods after start-up
  
• When driving on the highway in hot weather, close the windows and
  use the air conditioner. Today’s aerodynamically designed vehicles
  provide better fuel efficiency when driven with the windows closed.
  
• Avoid jackrabbit starts. Decelerate and accelerate smoothly by
  anticipating merging traffic and stoplights.
  
• Remove unnecessary items (weight) from the trunk.
  
• Keep your speed constant and use cruise control on long stretches
  of highway. 55 MPH is still the most fuel-efficient speed for many of
  today’s vehicles.
  
• On long trips, be prepared for unexpected roadside emergencies.
  Make a checklist of some important emergency items: flashlight, cell
  phone, jumper cables, road flares, blankets, ice scraper, water, jack,
  and tire tools. If you are a member of a roadside assistance
  program, make sure your membership status is up to date.
  

                      
                                  BACK TO HOME