Fuel-Saving Tips

Saturday, March 1, 2008

(NAPSA)—Though gas prices are high, they don’t have to break the bank. By following this advice from car experts, you can still save a few dollars whenever you might be behind the wheel: Slow down. Driving at 55 mph instead of 75 can improve gas mileage 10 mpg. Avoid rooftop carriers, which can increase fuel consumption 6 mpg. Drive smoothly. Hard acceleration and braking can reduce fuel economy by about 20 percent. By following advice from car experts, you canstill save a few dollars whenever you might be behind the wheel. @ e Shut down when stopped more than 30 seconds. An idling car gets zero mpg. Don’t overlook the tires. Underinflated tires waste gas and wear quickly. Use a tire gauge once a month to check that they are inflated to the vehicle manu- facturer’s recommended pressure. Don’t spend extra on pre- mium gas unless your vehicle requires it. Most vehicles run fine on regular or midgrade. Don’t waste money on gad- gets that claim to improvefuel economy. Consumer Reports has tested several and hasn’t found any that metits claims. On road trips, plan your route in advance to avoid getting lost. Consider buying a GPS unit that can quickly help you find gas stations, hotels, ATMs and more. See consumerreports.org/fuel online for more fuel-saving information.

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