Drive sensibly (no jack-rabbit starts, ect)
– Fuel saved: 5% to 33%
– Equates to saving: 15 cents to 96 cents a gallon
Remove excess weight
– Fuel saved: 1% to 2% per 100 pounds removed
– Equates to saving: 3 cents to 6 cents a gallon
Keep car tuned
– Fuel saved: 4%
– Equates to saving: 12 cents a gallon
Check and replace air filters
– Fuel saved: up to 10%
– Equates to saving: 29 cents a gallon
Keep tires properly inflated
– Fuel saved: Up to 3%
– Equates to saving: 9 cents a gallon
Change oil regularly and use recommended grade
– Fuel saved: 1% to 2%
– Equates to saving: 3 cents to 6 cents a gallon
NOTE: Cost of savings are based on fuel price of $2.91 a gallon.
SOURCE: U.S. Department of Energy — www.fueleconomy.gov
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