TIPS FOR IMPROVING FUEL ECONOMY

Keep Your Car In Shape

• Fixing a car that is noticeably out of tune can improve gas mileage by about 4%. Repairing a faulty oxygen sensor can improve fuel economy by much more!
• Replacing a clogged air filter can significantly improve gas mileage.
• Keeping tires inflated to the recommended pressure and using the recommended grade of motor oil can improve fuel economy by up to 5%. The manufacturer’s recommended tire pressure can be found on the tire information place card and/or vehicle certification label located on the vehicle door edge, doorpost, glove-box door or inside truck lid.

Plan and Combine Trips

• A warmed-up engine is more fuel-efficient than a cold one. Many short trips taken from a cold start can use twice as much fuel as one multipurpose trip covering the same distance when the engine is warmed up and efficient.

NOTE: Letting your car idle to warm-up doesn’t help your fuel economy, it actually uses more fuel and creates more pollution.

Drive More Efficiently

• Aggressive driving (speeding and rapid acceleration and braking) can lower your gas mileage by as much as 33% at highway speeds and 5% around town.
• Avoid idling – idling gets 0 miles per gallon!