At IAD Auto, we care about helping you save money at the pump and reduce your environmental impact. Whether you drive a compact car, a hybrid, an SUV, or a truck, there are simple, eco-friendly driving techniques anyone can use to improve your fuel efficiency and extend the life of your vehicle. Here are some of our top tips:
- Accelerate gradually and maintain a steady speed. Rapid acceleration and frequent braking burn more fuel.
- Plan ahead to combine trips and errands. Several short trips taken from a cold start can use twice as much fuel as one trip covering the same distance when the engine is warm.
- Remove unnecessary heavy items from your trunk to reduce weight and improve fuel economy, especially in smaller vehicles.
- Perform regular maintenance and keep tires properly inflated. A well-tuned engine with properly inflated tires will operate more efficiently.
- Minimize idling. Idling gets zero mpg and wastes fuel. If you're going to be stopped for more than a minute, it's better to turn off the engine.
Making even small adjustments to your driving habits can have a big impact on fuel efficiency over time.
