TEN TIPS for Improved Fuel Efficiency

• Preventive Maintenance - Proper maintenance will increase a vehicle's fuel economy. Keep the wheels aligned. Keep the air filter clean. Use good quality, energy conserving oils that have a viscosity grade consistent with the owner's manual recommendations.
  
  
• Use the correct fuel - don't buy premium fuel. Use a high-quality fuel with the lowest appropriate octane rating (check the owner's manual) for the manufacturer's recommendation. Don't buy higheroctane gas unless your car requires it. Use a fuel with good detergent additives -a clean engine will perform more efficiently.
  
  
• Drive the Posted Speed Limit - EPA estimates a 10-15 percent improvement in fuel economy by driving 55 instead of 65. Accelerate and decelerate smoothly -it's safer, uses less gas, and reduces brake wear. Plan and consolidate trips to bypass congested routes and avoid stop-and-go traffic.
  
  
• Use Cruise Control During Highway Driving - Frequent changes in speed is wasteful.
  
  
• Avoid Long Idling - Idling consumes gas that could be saved by simply turning offthe engine. Restarting an engine uses about the same amount of gas as idling for 30 seconds.
  
  
• Ensure Tires are Inflated to the Correct Pressure - When a tire is underinflated below the manufacturer's recommended tire pressure, vehicle fuel consumption increases by 10 percent, and over the long term, will cause a 15 percent reduction in tire tread life.
  
  
• Eliminate Unnecessary Weight - According to AutoZone, every 200 lbs. of additional weight trims one mile off fuel efficiency. Remove all unnecessary items from the trunk, such as unneeded tools and materials.
  
  
• Avoid Jackrabbit Starts - A car consumes extra fuel when accelerating. Simply limiting jackrabbit acceleration and fast braking can increase fuel economy.
  
  
• Purchase Fuel in the Morning - Buy gasoline during the coolest time of the day or first thing in the morning. Don't completely fill the gas tank in hot weather.
  
  
• Avoid Aggressive Driving - By not driving aggressively you can save up to 20 percent in fuel economy according to the EPA.
  
  

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