The better you drive, the more you save

Posted on January 11th, 2009

Driving at any speed higher than 70 MPH will force your vehicle to have to go against higher wind resistance; this will make the car work harder, and burn more gas.
• The speed limit is of course set for safety first, but also keep in mind that the better you drive, the better gas mileage you’ll be achieving in your vehicle. For instance, driving at a speed of 55 KPH will provide you with up to 21% better gas mileage than speeds of 65 to 70 KPH will.

• Keep in mind that keeping your windows down can actually produce something called air drag. This will actually reduce your mileage by 10%. So even when it’s a nice day, go ahead and keep them from being rolled all the way down.

• Take the time to warm your car up before driving it. Studies show that if helps your engines performance if you let it warm up for a few minutes before driving.

• Don’t neglect your maintenance schedule. At the time of your purchase, the dealership will tell you what the recommended maintainer schedule is. Also, it should be located in your handbook. Keeping up the maintenance on a car helps the engines performance and can make your car last much longer than it would if you didn’t take care of it.

• While driving, try to stay away from changing speeds often. When you can, go ahead and maintain the same speed throughout your journey. This puts less strain on your engine, which uses less gas. Same idea goes for when you are driving up a hill. Instead of putting all the stress on the engine while on the hill, gain a little speed and momentum before approaching the hill. This will make it easier for your car to find its way without straining its engine more than it has to.

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