Make it easier to load

Superfluous (unnecessary items in your trunk, for example, does not necessarily spare wheel) make the engine work harder and consume more fuel. If that extra motivation to shed a few pounds ... Be sure to use it. But do not stop there, because opening the door to a lot of junk down to actually cost you money and clean the air over time.

Observe the speed limits

Need for Speed ​​only increases delivery valve and exhaust emissions may increase under certain conditions. Just go 10 mph over the speed limit lowers fuel consumption by about 10 percent, and can greatly increase tailpipe pollution in many vehicles. You can also save a speeding ticket!

Check the tire pressure

Maintaining tire pressure can increase fuel consumption by as much as 6 percent. Every 3 pounds below recommended pressure, fuel economy goes down about 1 percent. Tires can lose about 1 pound of pressure per month. There are plants to fill your tires with nitrogen - yes, like racing cars ... Nitrogen, oxygen can not escape through the sides of the tires are fully inflated longer. Filling your tires with pure Nitrogen makes tires run cooler and significantly extends the chemical aging process of the tire rubber components. It can cost up to $ 10 per tire, but some argue that it is worth it. Bottom line - you can save money by keeping your tires properly inflated.

 Construct your route

Many stops, let the engine cool down between fuel injection nozzle can use twice as much gas as starting the car once and making a big sweep all your destinations, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
Map your trips, combining trips, and to-do lists, because it makes a big difference. We also try to anticipate stops and let your vehicle coast as much as possible. Avoid major pollution, wasted gas, and wear your brakes created by accelerating hard and braking hard. If your stuck in traffic, turn off the car.