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Fuel Savings Tips

Improve fuel efficiency by 30 to 40 percent? It all depends on you.

Fuel saving measures fall into two categories: maintenance and personal driving style.

The good news is that individual drivers can control their behavior in both arenas. But does taking the time and effort to follow these tips make a difference? You bet.

Some sources estimate that, taken altogether, maintenance and driving style can save as much as 30 to 40 percent in fuel costs. If a gallon of gasoline costs $3.00, a 35 percent savings brings your cost per gallon down to $1.95. The figures below show the specific actions and the potential fuel savings thanks to improved efficiency.

Vehicle Maintenance

1. Be sure your tires are properly inflated. Savings: 3.3 percent
2. Keep your car (or light truck) properly tuned. Savings: 4 percent
3. Check your air filter and replace if clogged. Savings: 10 percent
4. Use the right motor oil. Savings: 1 to 2 percent.

Personal Driving Style

1. Drive more slowly and within the speed limits. Savings: 12 percent
2. Maintain a steady pace. Savings: 31 percent.
3. Use cruise control on the highway. Savings: 7 percent.
4. Don’t let your car idle too long. Savings: 19 percent.

Yes, if you add all of these percentages up, it looks as if you might not need to use any gasoline at all. The reason is that these figures are estimates based on calculations, tests, and measurements provided by a variety of government, commercial, and non-profit organizations. Results will vary according to specific vehicles and the behavior of individual drivers.

Your Take-Away

When the rubber meets the road, you can improve your vehicle’s gasoline mileage, reduce your costs,
and support a sustainable environment. It’s up to you!

Sources: www.fueleconomy.gov; www.edmunds.com; The Rubber Manufacturers Association
www.rma.org; Bridgestone Firestone www.tiresafety.com; National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration www.nhtsa.dot.gov; www.tirerack.com