Driving Habits
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Keep your car clean. Mud on the undercarriage can weigh a significant amount and slow you down.
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Consolidate your daily trips and errands. This will also save you the cost of restarting your engine, which uses a lot of gas.
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Avoid air conditioning when possible. However, when driving at higher speeds, having your windows open also creates drag.
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Don’t throttle the gas or brake! Sudden starts or stops use more gas than gradual changes of speed.
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Don’t idle for too long. Turn off the engine if you anticipate a lengthy wait.
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Limit car warm-ups in winter |
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Clear out the trunk. The more weight in your car, the more drag it creates. |
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Avoid high speeds. We know this is almost impossible to resist, but you can improve your gas mileage about 15 percent by driving at 55 mph rather than 65 mph.
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Use overdrive. If your car is equipped with overdrive gearing use it as soon as your speed is high enough.
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Use cruise control. Keeping a constant speed is ideal for improving your gas mileage. |
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Servicing Your Vehicle
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Improve the spark to your engine. This way, the air and fuel mixture will be burnt better.
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Improve your intake/output system. Helping gas get in and exhaust out of your vehicle will improve overall performance and gas mileage.
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Reduce friction. Use high-quality or synthetic motor oil.
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Check your oil! Low oil makes your engine work harder.
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Change your filters. Dirty filters can sometimes increase the amount of fuel your vehicle is using by 10 percent.
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Keep tires properly inflated and aligned. Check regularly to ensure your wheels are fully inflated and your alignment is good.
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Get regular engine tune-ups and car maintenance checks. A lot can go wrong with a car. Damaged spark plugs or transmission problems can also contribute to poor gas mileage. |
Bring your BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Land Rover, Jaguar, Mini Cooper, or Lexus in for a routine checkup, & see if there is anything that you can do to improve your gas mileage.
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