Top Ten Ways to
Save on Fuel
1. Avoid High
Speeds
As your speed increases, your aerodynamic drag increases in
an exponential fashion. Driving 62 mph vs. 75 mph will reduce fuel consumption
by about 15%.
2. Do Not Accelerate or Brake
Hard
By anticipating the traffic and applying slow steady
acceleration and braking, fuel economy may increase by as much as 20%
3. Keep Tires Properly
Inflated
Keep tire pressure at the level recommended by your
vehicle manufacturer. A single tire under inflated by 2 PSI, increases fuel
consumption by 1%.
4. Use A/C
Sparingly
When the air conditioner is on it puts extra load on the
engine forcing more fuel to be used (by about 20%). The defrost position on most
vehicles also uses the air conditioner.
5. Keep Windows
Closed
Windows open, especially at highway speeds, increase drag
and result in decreased fuel economy of up to 10%.
6. Service Vehicle
Regularly
Proper maintenance avoids poor fuel economy related to
dirty air filters, old spark plugs or low fluid levels.
7. Use Cruise
Control
Maintaining a constant speed over long distances often
saves gas.
8. Avoid Heavy
Loads
Remove the sand bags from your trunk in the spring and pack
lightly for long trips.
9. Avoid Long
Idles
If you anticipate being stopped for more than 1 minute, shut
off the car. Restarting the car uses less fuel than letting it idle for this
time.
10. Purchase a Fuel
Efficient Vehicle
When buying a new vehicle examine the vehicle's
rated fuel efficiency. Usually choosing a small vehicle with a manual
transmission will provide you with great fuel economy.
Contact
Tri-City Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
189 Route 108
Somersworth, NH 03878-1105
- Sales: 800-491-6295
- Service: 800-491-6295
- Parts: 800-491-6295
Hours
- Monday 08:00AM - 06:30PM
- Tuesday 08:00AM - 06:30PM
- Wednesday 08:00AM - 06:30PM
- Thursday 08:00AM - 06:30PM
- Friday 08:00AM - 06:00PM
- Saturday 08:00AM - 05:00PM
- Sunday 11:00AM - 03:00PM