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Looking for ways on improving gas mileage? Whether you are shopping for a new car
or just trying to maintain the one you have, you can take some steps to get the best mileage out of your gas purchases.
Tips on improving gas mileage:
1. Stay within posted speed limits. Gas mileage decreases rapidly at speeds above 60 miles per hour.
2. Stop aggressive driving. You can improve your gas mileage up to five percent around town if
you avoid “jackrabbit” starts and stops by anticipating traffic conditions and driving gently.
3. Avoid unnecessary idling. It wastes fuel, costs you money, and pollutes the air. Turn off the
engine if you anticipate a wait.
4. Combine errands. Several short trips taken from a cold start can use twice as much fuel as one
trip covering the same distance when the engine is warm.
5. Use overdrive gears and cruise control when appropriate. They improve the fuel economy of
your car when you’re driving on a highway.
6. Remove excess weight from the trunk. An extra 100 pounds in the trunk can reduce a typical
car’s fuel economy by up to two percent.
7. Avoid packing items on top of your car. A loaded roof rack or carrier creates wind resistance
and can decrease fuel economy by five percent.
By practicing the above, you are improving gas mileage and saving money on fuel!
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