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Increase Your Fuel Economy

IT'S EASY TO SAVE MONEY AT THE GAS PUMP!

Here are a few simple things you can do to help improve the fuel economy of your vehicle and save money with every fill-up.

Air Pressure Check - You may be able to improve your gas mileage by more than $1.50* simply by keeping your tires properly inflated. The recommended tire pressure for your vehicle is located on a sticker inside the driver-side door jam or glove box.

Maintain Your Air Filter - Replacing a clogged air filter can improve your vehicle's gas mileage by up to 10%.

Watch The Weight - Excess weight in your vehicle can reduce your gas mileage by 1-2% for every 100 pounds.

Know Your Oil - The proper grade of motor oil can improve your gas mileage by up to 2%.

Keep it tuned - Regular vehicle maintenance can improve your gas mileage by an average of 4.1%.

Keep it Capped - About 147 million gallons of gas evaporate every year from vehicles without gas caps.

Avoid Fast Starts - Aggressive acceleration can reduce your gas mileage by up to 33%.

 

 

*Source: U.S. Department of Energy.

 

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