With the summer travel season upon us, here are some steps you can take to conserve fuel and save on gas:
• Do not accelerate rapidly - these quick starts can waste fuel.
• Drive more slowly. Cruising at 75 mph uses about 20% more gas than when driving at 55 mph.
• Don’t carry extra unnecessary weight in your trunk. An extra 125 pounds in your trunk can reduce efficiency by 1 mile per gallon in stop and go traffic.
• Take the roof racks off your car when not in use. They add air resistance.
• Use cruise control on open roads.
• If you expect to stop for a minute or two, shut off your engine.
• Don’t use or premium grade gasoline unless specified for your engine requires it. Most newer cars can run on regular grade gasoline.
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"We need a balanced, long-term energy policy that makes America less dependent on foreign sources of oil. That means energy production here at home, conservation, and research into game-changing technologies."
- Congresswoman Heather Wilson |
Properly maintaining your car will make sure you are getting
the maximum number of miles per gallon of gas. Here are
some tips for maintenance:
• Keep your engine properly tuned.
• Replace air and fuel filters regularly.
• Use advanced conventional or synthetic motor oils
which can reduce fuel consumption by 1 to 2%.
• Keep tires properly inflated and wheels aligned. Check
your tire pressure weekly.
• Keep track of your gas mileage. This is best indicator
for when you need to get a tuneup.
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If you're heading out of town this summer on a road trip, AAA can calculate the the total cost of gas to help your family budget.
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