You had to fill up your fuel tank again. This is getting too expensive. How can you get more miles out of a full tank? Journey Auto Repair is going to list some tips below to help you boost your car, truck, or utility vehicle’s fuel economy. These tips are also recommended by AAA.
Don’t Sit Idling
Sitting at an idle wastes gas. It’s better to turn off your engine if you are going to be sitting for longer than one minute. This includes sitting in long drive-thru lines or idling while you’re waiting for someone. Turn your motor off to conserve fuel.
Drive at Slower Speeds
We know we are spoiling your fun with this tip, but speeding burns excess fuel. It’s better to drive the speed limit or lower when you can. Jackrabbit starts also burn away excess fuel, so start from a stop slowly and give your automobile plenty of time to pick up speed.
Plan Your Outings
Planning your outings can make a difference in how much fuel you burn. If you can plan your errands so they can be done all in one place, this is ideal, because you can park your car and walk. There are plenty of shopping centers that have a variety of stops in them. Use them.
Purchase a Fast Pass
If you drive on toll roads, a fast past will help you bypass the line to pay the toll. This keeps you at a steady speed and reduces the need to stop and idle.
Use Your Cruise Control
In fact, driving at a steady speed also conserves gasoline or diesel fuel. Therefore, if your vehicle is equipped with cruise control, use it when you can. The only time you shouldn’t use cruise control is if there is bad weather outside that is making the roads wet and slick.
Work a Flexible Schedule
Talk with your boss to see if he or she would be open to allowing you to work a flexible schedule. This will get you off the road during rush hour and save you from sitting and idling in traffic. Many companies offer flexible schedules these days to help reduce traffic.
Keep Your Vehicle Serviced
Finally, your vehicle will run inefficiently if you fail to keep it serviced. It’s important to follow the preventative maintenance schedule in your owner’s annual to make sure that your engine is running as efficiently as possible. This ensures it uses less gas.
Journey Auto Repair in New Hope, MN, can help with the latter. Call us today to schedule a service appointment.