TIPS ON SAVING FUEL

• With gas prices being the highest they have ever been, here are some gas-saving tips, to increase your fuel economy and to reduce pollution.

• Don’t speed- Driving 100 km/h instead of 120 km/h will increase your fuel economy by about 10 percent. Pride yourself on being slow.

• Avoid "metal to the petal" starts-Flooring the gas pedal wastes gas and leads to drastically higher pollution rates.
Anticipate stops- So your vehicle can coast down. Accelerating hard and braking hard wastes gas and increases pollution.

• Keep your tires properly inflated- For every 3 pounds below recommended pressure, fuel economy goes down by about 1 percent.

• Avoid rush hour, if possible- Stop-and-go driving burns gas and increases emissions of smog-forming pollutants.

• Travel light- When ever possible, clean out your trunk. An extra 100 pounds in your trunk can reduce fuel economy by about 1 percent

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• Combine trips – Run multiple errands at once.

• Turn off the air conditioning, if possible- AC increases fuel consumption; at high speeds, open windows; use vents when ever possible.

• Check your car’s air filter monthly.

• Drive less- Give your car a rest by taking public transportation, riding a bike, car pooling, or walking.

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