There's a good chance you're heading home for the holidays, or have family coming to visit you in Burlington. No matter which of the plethora of festivities you'll be celebrating, a lot of traveling is in your future.
Give yourself the gift of gas money in your pocket by making your drive as efficient as possible.
- Reduce wind resistance. By reducing your drag coefficient by 0.01, you'll make a 0.2mpg gain in fuel economy, so take off those antenna toppers, and any unused roof-racks. Truck drivers, keep your tailgates up or beds covered.
- Reduce weight. By shedding 100 pounds of cargo, you'll gain 2% efficiency. Pack light.
- Make sure your tires are properly inflated, you can increase gas mileage by 7%.
- Don't rush. By driving at 55mph, you achieve maximum fuel economy where aerodynamics and engine power hit a sweet spot.
Sure, over the holiday season, you might only save yourself enough gas money to buy a trinket for your office Secret Santa, but over the course of the year, these small considerations can save you hundreds of dollars.
Remember, you can also increase fuel economy by keeping your vehicle well-maintained. So, before you travel this year, visit Earthycars for a service and maintenance visit.