Posted on 7/26/2017
Did you know that driving with your tires at the proper inflation level can improve your fuel efficiency by up to 3%? That’s a savings of $30 to $70 depending on how much you drive. Properly inflated tires can reduce greenhouse gasses by 1.42% to 0.69%. Whereas under-inflated tires alone costs the country more than 3.5 million gallons of gasoline each day. Observe the speed limit. As a general rule, assume that each on average, for every one mph increase over 50 mph reduces your gas mileage by .1 miles per gallon. That’s one mile per gallon less for every 10 mph over the speed limit you drive. Depending upon your driving style and how fast you drive, you could waste 20 to 70 cents per gallon. Relax. Avoid hard or “jackrabbit” starts and stops. Aggressive driving can reduce your gas mileage by 33% on the highway and 5% in the city. Reduce excess vehicle weight. Avoid keeping unnecessary items in your trunk. Each ... read more