Fuel Efficiency Tips

Keeping a pretty chunk of change in your bank account is as easy as optimizing your fuel efficiency. While there are a few obvious ways to increase your efficiency, like slowing down, there are others you may not be aware of.

DRIVE EFFICIENTLY

Use common sense when driving. Ease off the pedal and ease onto the brakes. Avoid slamming both to the floor as it's bad for both your car as a whole, as well as your fuel economy.

Slowing down is one of the best ways to increase fuel economy and you'll save even more money by avoiding traffic tickets and potential accidents. Use cruise control on long trips to maintain relatively constant fuel economy.

Reduce the weight of your vehicle by removing extra cargo before hitting the road. Avoid idling as well as it tends to burn more gas compared to restarting your car.

MAINTENANCE

Keeping up with the manufacturer-recommended maintenance is one of the best ways to increase efficiency and keep your vehicle operating at peak performance. Simple, inexpensive items like oil changes, properly inflated tires, and a tuned engine can make all the difference on the road. Visit our certified technicians in our service bay for these routine tune-ups today!

COMBINE TRIPS

Do your best to combine trips by planning ahead of your travels. Road trips, commutes, and errands should be strategically planned to make the most money out of every drop of fuel. Make an effort to avoid city streets as stop-and-go traffic isn't good for your fuel economy. Avoid rush hour when possible as well.

CARPOOL

Grab a friend or coworker then carpool whenever possible to save money on both fuel and repair costs. Doing so ensures that your daily commute is as eco- and wallet-friendly as possible.

CHANGE CARS

Drivers who continue to get behind the wheels of older cars are losing out on fuel economy. The difference between a 10-year-old car and a brand new one can add up to thousands in fuel costs per year. Invest that money in advance by checking out a new car here at Glynn Smith Chevrolet GMC. It'll pay for itself through fuel savings by the time it's paid off, plus you'll have a newer, better car.