Energy Saving Devices

Smart drivers know that speeding can cost you at the pump. To make the most of your gas dollar:

• Stay within posted speed limits. Gas mileage decreases at speeds above 60 miles per hour.
• Improve your mileage up to 5% by avoiding quick starts and stops. Anticipate traffic conditions and drive gently.
• Avoid unnecessary idling. It wastes fuel, costs you money, and pollutes the air. Turn off the engine if you anticipate a wait.
• Combine errands. Several short trips can use twice as much fuel as one trip covering the same distance.
• Use overdrive gears and cruise control when appropriate. They improve highway fuel economy.
• Remove items from your trunk. An extra 100 pounds in the trunk can reduce fuel economy by up to 2%.
• Don’t pack items on top of your car unless you have to. The wind resistance of a loaded roof rack can reduce fuel economy by 5%.