Here are some easy and effective ways to save gas on your daily drives:
1. Drive Smoothly
Avoid rapid acceleration & hard braking – Aggressive driving can lower gas mileage by 15–30%.
Maintain a steady speed – Use cruise control on highways to avoid unnecessary speed changes.
2. Reduce Idling
Turn off the engine if stopped for more than 60 seconds (except in traffic).
Avoid drive-thrus – Park and go inside instead.
3. Keep Your Car Well-Maintained
Regular oil changes – Use the manufacturer-recommended oil grade.
Properly inflated tires – Underinflated tires can reduce fuel efficiency by 3%.
Clean air filters – A clogged filter can decrease mileage by up to 10%.
4. Lighten the Load
Remove unnecessary weight – Extra 100 lbs can reduce MPG by 1–2%.
Take roof racks off when not in use – They create drag and lower efficiency.
5. Plan Efficient Routes
Combine errands – Fewer cold starts improve efficiency.
Avoid heavy traffic & construction zones – Stop-and-go driving wastes fuel.
Use GPS apps (like Google Maps or Waze) to find the fastest, least congested routes.
6. Use the Right Gear
Shift up early (for manual transmissions) – Higher gears at lower RPMs save fuel.
Avoid “sport mode” if your car has it—it often increases fuel consumption.
7. Optimize Air Conditioning & Heating
Use AC sparingly – At low speeds, open windows instead (but at highway speeds, AC is more efficient than drag from open windows).
Park in the shade – Reduces the need for AC when you start driving.
