With gas prices rising, many consumers are feeling their budgets stretched thin. Following best practices and making some simple changes to your driving habits can help your vehicle run more efficiently so you can conserve fuel and fill up less often.
Keep your tires inflated to the recommended pressure. Measure the pressure when the vehicle is cold to get an accurate reading.
Take your car to a mechanic for routine maintenance. If you note signs of a problem, have it checked out and repaired before the issue gets worse and causes the car’s performance to suffer.
Your vehicle’s gas mileage decreases at higher speeds. Drive at or below the speed limit to get better mileage and conserve fuel.
Avoid suddenly increasing or decreasing speed because those practices waste gas. Speed up and slow down gradually.
Frequent starts and stops use a lot of gasoline. When planning a route, try to take a path that will allow you to travel at a consistent speed for most of the trip.
Letting the car idle for several minutes at a time wastes fuel. You don’t have to let a modern car warm up in the winter before you hit the road. If you’re waiting to pick someone up or stuck in traffic, turn off the vehicle to conserve fuel and start it again when you’re ready to drive.
Running the air conditioner can use a significant amount of fuel. There are some days when you’ll need it, but if you run the AC only when absolutely necessary, you’ll conserve gas and save money.
Having windows open while driving at high speeds can make your car less aerodynamic and make it use more fuel. Keeping windows closed is a simple solution.
Carrying around extra weight can also create drag and make your car use additional gas. Remove anything that you don’t need from the trunk and the inside of the vehicle so you can travel lighter.
If you have to run several errands, group them together so you can do them all while your car’s engine is warm and operating efficiently. That will help you conserve gas. If you and someone else need to go to the same destination, arrange to carpool.
Keeping up with routine maintenance is one of the easiest ways to conserve fuel. If your car is due for an inspection or needs repairs, bring it to Tire Country in Enfield, Connecticut. We can check your belts, hoses, brakes, cooling system, and other critical components and make any necessary repairs. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.
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