TIPS TO
MAXIMIZE GAS MILEAGE
As gas prices continue to rise, your credit
union wants to help you maximize your transportation
dollars. We offer some simple tips for getting
the most miles from a fillup, regardless
of the type of vehicle you drive:
* Plan ahead - combine several short trips
in order to minimize cold engine starts.
* Accelerate at a moderate pace.
* Monitor highway speed. Fuel economy
suffers at
speeds higher than 65 mph and drops significantly
above 70 mph.
* Perform periodic tune-ups of your engine
and regularly check and maintain proper
tire pressure.
* Don't carry unnecessary loads. Excess
weight reduces fuel economy.
* Minimize air conditioning use. When
possible, close the windows and use the
vents to bring in outside air.
* Anticipate stop signs, lights, and traffic.
Slow-down and ease off the gas so you avoid
stopping completely and then starting again
from a dead stop. Getting the car moving
from a dead stop takes more gasoline than
maintaining the vehicle's momentum once
it is moving. |
