11 Useful Tips for Fuel Efficiency of your Vehicals (infographic)

11 11 USEFUL TIPS FOR FUEL EFFICIENCY OF YOUR VEHICLES Well Maintained Your Vehicle A dirty air filter can reduce gas mileage up to 20% Proper Inflated Tires Underinflated tires aren't just hazardous - they consume fuel economy by as much as 25%! Purchase gas from a wholesale club Many Safeway store gives a three-cent discount on gas after • you spend a certain amount on groceries. Change your travel time Preferably, schedule your trips and errands for times when traffic is lighler. Lighten Your Load "For every extra 250 pounds your engine hauls, the car loses about one mile per gallon in fuel economy." [via Bankrate] Purchase Gas During The Coolest Times Of The Day "During coolest times gasoline is densest in nature. Keep in mind - gas pumps measure volumes ol gasoline, not densities of fuel concentration. * Do Not Overfill Your Fuel Tank Overfilling can lead to gas waslage. Make Sure Tighten Up The Fuel Tank Cap Improperly seated gas caps allow 147 million gallons of fuel to vaporize every year in the U.S. [via Advance Auto Parts] Always Drive At A Steady Moderate Speed According to fueleconomy.gov: "As a rule of thumb, you can assume that each 5 mph you o drive over 60 mph is like paying an additional $0.20 per gallon for gas." Keep your cool Consumer Reports oblained similar results: Air conditioning uses about I mpg, but safely (and comfort) increase with use. Opening windows made no significant difference in our gas mileage. Use The Correct Octane Level For Your Vehicle SOURCE PRESENTED BY: PREPARED BY: htp/www.gerichslowly.orgblog/2007/0s/sotow-to-improve-your-gas-mileage- 23-1ap-tips-far bener fuel-economy heplcarsabout.comodheipforcabuyerstplag cop_fuelsave.hen htp/www.fuetechesperts.com/ Media Mosaic DSG POWER SYSTEMS