The summer
months begin in just over a month, which means higher gas prices…well here are
a few easy ways to drive more efficiently that will have you making less visits
to the gas station!
5.) Make sure your tires are properly inflated. This is a
big one. A single tire that is under inflated by just 2 PSI will lead to a 1%
increase in fuel consumption. That adds up faster than you would think if all
are slightly under inflated!
4.) Remove as much excess weight from your vehicle as
possible. It isn’t winter anymore so you don’t need that heavy sand in the back
of your vehicle. The decreased weight will make it easier on your vehicle
saving you fuel.
3.) Keep your windows closed. Having them open on the
highway will lead to an increased amount of drag on your vehicle, making it
work harder than it should.
2.) Use A/C sparingly. We know it’s hot, but you don’t
need your car to be 70 degrees inside either. Turn the A/C off when you feel
comfortable, you’ll still feel fine and keep your engine happy.
1.) Keep the speeds down. We know you want to get places
faster, but by increasing your speeds by 10mph you could be using 15% or more
fuel consumption. If you don’t have to go 75 mph then we suggest you don’t!
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