Driving Tips to Increase Gas Mileage
- Plan your trip wisely. If you need to go several places, plan a route that allows you to run your errands efficiently and in one trip
- Carpool whenever possible or practical
- Avoid quick stops and starts. Aggressive driving can dramatically lower your fuel savings
- Anticipate merging traffic and stoplights, smooth acceleration and deceleration will aid in fuel economy
- Listen to the radio for suggested routes around congested areas when traveling
- Eliminate excessive warm up time- modern engines do not require it
- Don’t idle your engine for long periods of time. If you need to leave the car or wait for a long time, turn the engine off
- Drive within the recommended speed limit- you won’t get a speeding ticket and you will save fuel
- When driving the freeway in a new car with aerodynamic design, close the windows and turn on the air conditioning if necessary
- If driving an older car with insufficient air conditioning, use the ventilation system and close the windows, temperature permitting
- Don’t carry excessive weight in the trunk
