Improve Gas Mileage

Fuel-efficient tires can save you a bundle at the gas pump. Switching to fuel-efficient tires with low rolling resistance can help you use less gas.

Also, please be sure to check your tires pressure regularly. Underinflated tires lower your vehicle's gas mileage by 0.3% for every 1 PSI drop in each underinflated tires.¹

NOTE: Underinflated tires can also reduce the life span of your tires.

"The Official U.S. Government Source For Fuel Economy Information"

Believe it or not, vehicle maintenance actually has a pretty big impact on your fuel savings. For example, regular vehicle maintenance can actually improve gas mileage by 4.1%.3 The vehicle maintenance tips and other tips below can help you utilize your vehicle to save on gas.

• Replacing a clogged air filter can improve a vehicle's gas mileage by 10%.⁴
• Using the grade of motor oil recommended by the vehicle manufacturer can improve gas mileage by 1% to 2%.⁵
• Excess weight can reduce gas mileage by 1-2% for every 100 lb (45.36 kg), so travel light.
• Close the cap - 147 million gal. (5.6 million L) of gas evaporate every year from vehicles without gas caps.
• Avoid fast starts - aggressive acceleration can reduce gas mileage by 33%.⁶
• Stay in the shade. High temperatures cause a greater amount of evaporative emissions. Parking in the shade can help reduce that amount.
• Keep an eye on your spark plugs. A spark plug that misfires can lower your vehicle's fuel-efficiency by up to 30%.⁷
• Respect the speed limits. Speeding is a fast way to pull down your fuel efficiency.
• Give the air-conditioning a break when possible. AC can bring your vehicle's fuel economy down by 10-20%.⁷
• Take care of your engine. A simple tune-up has the potential to boost your miles per gallon from anywhere between 4% and 40%.⁷

³ "Gas Saving Tips for Memorial Day Weekend Driving,"

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⁵ U.S. Department of Energy

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⁷ "11 Car-Care Tips That Save Gas"