Walk, Bike or Use Mass Transit when possible – Saves on gas and parking costs while improving your health When Driving (to improve mileage and reduce your environmental impact) Go easy on the breaks and gas Don’t idle the engine while waiting in your car Reduce the weight in your car trunk Maintain proper tire pressure and maintain your car Stay up to date on tune-ups and oil and filter changes Reduce unnecessary drag. At highway speeds, more than 50% of engine power goes to overcoming aerodynamic drag, so don’t carry things on top of car or excess weight in trunk if you don’t have to. Don’t use premium fuel if you don’t have to Buy tires with lower rolling resistance Minimize driving with a cold engine Plan trips to combine errands and save round-trips Cruise control can save gas When Purchasing a New Car – purchase a fuel efficient, gas vehicle
Walk, Bike or Use Mass Transit when possible – Saves on gas and parking costs while improving your health When Driving (to improve mileage and reduce your environmental impact) Go easy on the breaks and gas Don’t idle the engine while waiting in your car Reduce the weight in your car trunk Maintain proper tire pressure and maintain your car Stay up to date on tune-ups and oil and filter changes Reduce unnecessary drag. At highway speeds, more than 50% of engine power goes to overcoming aerodynamic drag, so don’t carry things on top of car or excess weight in trunk if you don’t have to. Don’t use premium fuel if you don’t have to Buy tires with lower rolling resistance Minimize driving with a cold engine Plan trips to combine errands and save round-trips Cruise control can save gas When Purchasing a New Car – purchase a fuel efficient, gas vehicle
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