BOISE, IDAS AAA encourages drivers to follow easy habits that can increase fuel efficiency and save money at the pump as Idaho families continue to enjoy summer travel.
Finding ways to stretch the fuel budget is always beneficial, even though gas prices are still marginally lower than they were at this time last year, according to AAA Idaho’s public affairs director Matthew Conde. Even though modern cars are more fuel-efficient than ever, even adjustments to maintenance and driving can have a significant impact.
The following driving advice is advised by AAA to save fuel:
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Avoid harsh braking and fast acceleration, which can reduce fuel efficiency by up to 40% in heavy traffic. Instead, drive gradually.
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Lower highway speeds by five to ten miles per hour to potentially save up to fourteen percent on fuel.
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When the weather permits, use cruise control to keep your speed steady.
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To reduce fuel consumption, steer clear of periods of high traffic and prolonged idling.
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To cut down on needless driving and backtracking, plan your trips in advance.
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Use the gasoline grade that is appropriate for your car.
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To spread out the cost of fuel, carpool whenever you can.
Avoid harsh braking and fast acceleration, which can reduce fuel efficiency by up to 40% in heavy traffic. Instead, drive gradually.
Lower highway speeds by five to ten miles per hour to potentially save up to fourteen percent on fuel.
When the weather permits, use cruise control to keep your speed steady.
To reduce fuel consumption, steer clear of periods of high traffic and prolonged idling.
To cut down on needless driving and backtracking, plan your trips in advance.
Use the gasoline grade that is appropriate for your car.
To spread out the cost of fuel, carpool whenever you can.
Apart from driving conduct, vehicle upkeep also matters:
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Keep up with routine maintenance and oil changes.
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Maintain adequate tire inflation to lessen rolling resistance.
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Change the engine’s air filters that are unclean.
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Don’t overlook the check engine light; take quick action to fix any problems.
Keep up with routine maintenance and oil changes.
Maintain adequate tire inflation to lessen rolling resistance.
Change the engine’s air filters that are unclean.
Don’t overlook the check engine light; take quick action to fix any problems.
Conde said that picking the appropriate car can also have an impact. Generally speaking, the car that best suits your needs will be the smallest and most cost-effective to drive. Additionally, use the vehicle that is most appropriate for the journey if you have many cars at home.
Visit the AAA website for further travel tools and fuel-saving advice.
