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- Combine trips for shopping and errands
- Avoid unnecessary trips. Use the telephone or e-mail to communicate
- When possible, don't drive-walk or ride a bike to your destination
- If possible, join a carpool or use public transit to and from work or school
- don't idle the car for more than one minute
- Drive the speed limit, or below, for better mileage
- Overdrive gears improve the fuel economy of your car during highway driving
- Avoid sudden bursts of speed, tailgating and pumping the accelerator pedal. Gradual starts and stops result in less fuel use and less wear and tear
- Out on the open highway, keep windows rolled up to reduce drag
- Using a vehicle's air conditioner on a hot summer day can decrease mileage. Use the flow-through ventilation on your car instead of the air conditioner
- Travel during off-peak hours when possible. Anticipating traffic conditions ahead and not tailgating can improve gas mileage by 5 to 10 percent. This driving strategy is safer, and reduces wear on tires and brakes
- Take the shortest rout with the best roads
- Use the cruise control - - it can save fuel by maintaining a steady speed
- Keep tires at the recommended air pressure
- Keep your car engine properly tuned. Improve mileage by up to 40 percent by replacing a faulty oxygen sensor
- Check and replace air filters regularly. Replacing a clogged or dirty air filter can improve your car's gas mileage by as much as 10 percent, and a clean filter keeps impurities from damaging the inside of your engine
- If you own more than one vehicle, drive the one that gets better gas mileage
- Excess weight uses more fuel. Remove unnecessary items from inside the vehicle, trunk or truck bed. Remove bicycle and ski racks when not in use
- Use the lowest octane gasoline recommended for your vehicle by the manufacturer
- When buying, leasing, or renting a new car, make fuel efficiency a priority. Don't buy a bigger engine or vehicle than you need
