Tips For Improving Fuel Economy

Driving More Efficiently

1. Drive Sensibly- Speeding, accelerating quickly and constant braking wastes gas. In another words aggressive driving decreases you fuel economy by thirty-three percent.

2. Observe the Speed Limit- Each vehicle starts consuming fuel more rapidly at a curtain speed level. At 60 mph the fuel economy usually begins to decrease rapidly. The rule of thumb is for every 5 mph you go over 60 mph it is likely that you’ll be paying an extra $ 0.20 per gallon for gas.

3. Remove Excess Weight- The heavier your vehicle is, the lower your fuel economy is going to be. According to fueleconomy.com, an extra 100 pounds in/on your vehicle could reduce your miles per gallon up to 2 percent. The reduction is based on the percentage of extra weight relative to the vehicle's weight and affects smaller vehicles more than larger ones. So, unload any unnecessary item in/or your vehicle.

4. Avoid Excessive Idling- When any vehicle idles, it receive a 0 mph for fuel economy.

5. Use Cruise Control- Using cruise control on highways and interstates helps ti maintain a constant that will improve a vehicle’s fuel economy.

6. Use Overdrive Gear- When driving on highways and interstates, it is important to put a vehicle into an overdrive gear or overdrive feature, if your vehicle has the option. The overdrive feature not only slowsa an engine down, but it increases a vehicle’s fuel economy.