Basic Tips to Reduce Gas Consumption |
Drive More Efficiently Observe the Speed Limit Remove Excess Weight from Your Vehicle Avoid Excessive Idling Use Cruise Control Use Overdrive Gears Keep Your Car In Good Condition Keep Your Engine Properly Tuned Check & Replace Air Filters Regularly Keep Tires Properly Inflated Use the Recommended Grade of Motor Oil Plan And Combine Trips Car Pool Whenever Possible, Not Just to Work Avoid Unnecessary Travel During Rush Hours Plan to Complete Every Day Errands in One Trip Use Smaller Vehicles and Pack Lighter Loads for Long Distances Choose A More Efficient Vehicle Selecting your car is the most critical fuel economy decision. The savings in fuel consumption and cost could be significant over a short four-year period. For more details and information, please visit the U.S. Department of Energy at: |