Going on a vacation this summer and driving to your destination?  Well if you are (I’m sorry I didn’t write this blog earlier for those of you that have already gone on a vacation and that includes me!) here is some helpful information to getting the most of your gas mileage according to the Federal Trade Commission. 

Here are there tips:

-Stay withing posted speed limit (that’s a tough one, but might be worth it because gas decreases rapidly at speeds above 60 mph.

-Avoid aggressive driving.  You can improve gas mileage up to 5% if you avoid “jackrabbit” starts and stops.” 

-Turn off the engine if you get stuck in traffic.

-Combine errands. Several short trips with turning the engine on and off can use twice as much gas as one trip covering the same distance.

-Remove excess weight from the trunk.  An extra 100 pounds in the trunk can reduce a typical car’s fuel economy by up to 2%.

 -Keep your roof clear.  If you load the roof rack or carrier you create wind resistance and can decrease fuel economy by 5%.

-Make sure your tires are properly inflated and aligned.  Your gas mileage can get increased by 3%. 

-Check and replace air filters regularly.  If you replace clogged filters you can increase your gas mileage by up to 10%.

So, those are your tips to getting the most of your gas. Hope it works for you and enjoy your vacations!

 

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