Driving for Fuel Economy

• Check your tire pressure monthly. Underinflated tires increase fuel consumption. Overinflated tires have less grip.

Maintain proper air pressure

Underinflated tires are one of the biggest causes of using excess fuel in the world. The American Automobile Agency has stated that operating a vehicle with underinflated tires can result in a 25% reduction in fuel economy.

Select low rolling resistance tires

The lower the rolling resistance, the less effort from your engine, the better the gas mileage. Some additional tips:
 

• Drive at a constant speed, avoiding rapid stops and starts.

• Turn off the engine when the car is at a standstill, for example in a traffic jam or at a railroad crossing, if it is safe to do so.

• Drive light. Extra weight increases fuel consumption and polluting emissions.

• Remove unused accessories like roof racks and luggage carriers, which create aerodynamic drag.

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• Choose tires that have “fuel economy” as one of their main performance characteristics.
   

• Tires that have “traction” as their main characteristic will often have reduced fuel economy; winter tires and tires for heavier vehicles such as SUV and light trucks might not be the most fuel-efficient.