Fuel Economy

Cars use a certain amount of gas or other form of fuel per mile in order to operate. There are many guidelines consumers can follow to get the most miles per gallon of fuel, from traveling during non-peak hours to making sure their vehicles regularly undergo proper maintenance.Edmunds: Top 10 Tips for Improving Your Fuel Economy

How to Increase Your Car's Gas Mileage

  1. Follow the speed limitFuelEconomy.gov: Driving More Efficiently
  2. Avoid placing unnecessary heavy items in vehiclesFuelEconomy.gov: Driving More Efficiently
  3. Avoid idlingFuelEconomy.gov: Driving More Efficiently
  4. Utilize cruise controlFuelEconomy.gov: Driving More Efficiently
  5. Utilize overdrive gearsFuelEconomy.gov: Driving More Efficiently
  6. Keep engine tunedFuelEconomy.gov: Keeping Your Car in Shape
  7. Maintain and change air filtersFuelEconomy.gov: Keeping Your Car in Shape
  8. Keep tires inflatedFuelEconomy.gov: Keeping Your Car in Shape
  9. Use recommended motor oilFuelEconomy.gov: Keeping Your Car in Shape
  10. Avoid peak travel hoursFuelEconomy.gov: Planning and Combining Trips
  11. Consider working from homeFuelEconomy.gov: Planning and Combining Trips
  12. Choose a vehicle that is fuel efficient, like a hybridFuelEconomy.gov: Choosing a Fuel Efficient Vehicle

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