Avoid rough roads
Driving on rough roads, such as those made of gravel or dirt, will reduce your fuel consumption by as much as 30%.
If there is an alternative route that you can take you should consider taking it if it isn’t going to add too many miles onto your trip.
On a side note, if you are planning a camping trip and are driving a new model car or truck you may want to think about leaving your car at home and finding alternative travel arrangements.
The wear and tear to a vehicle that is being driven over rough gravel road can damage the underside of your vehicle, causing damage that you’re not aware of for some time to come.
This damage, even if minimal, could be a factor towards increasing your gas costs and fuel inefficiency.
Remove snow tires
When it isn’t winter and there is no snow on the ground you should replace your winter tires with summer tires or all season radials.
Big snow tires with deep treads use more gasoline than lighter tires. Many times people leave their snow tires on all year round so that they can avoid the hassle of taking their car to the mechanic.
The amount of savings that you can get out of changing your tires each season should inspire to make that appointment with your mechanic rather than weigh your car down all through the year, even when there is no evidence of snow. Store your winter tires in a place where they are free from moisture and dry heat.
The better care you take of your winter tires the longer you can keep them, reducing the amount of money that you spend maintaining your tires and your car.
The same applies when you put your winter tires on your car and store your summer tires or all season radials. You will want to make sure that they are stored correctly and are tightly covered.
Many people overlook the important of maintaining tires when it comes to saving at the gas pumps.
To maximize the most savings that you can achieve at the gas pumps you need to pay attention to all the details of maintaining and driving your vehicle.
Service your vehicle before the winter
As the colder weather approaches you will want to make sure that your vehicle is in the best condition that it can be to deal with the colder weather.
If you car needs servicing and you decide to wait until the spring weather you will find that your fuel consumption goes up dramatically.
Keep in mind that you may be putting snow tires on your car, further adding to the decrease in fuel economy that you many experience during the months of winter.
If you are traveling greater distances during the winter months you may have to travel over roads that are experiencing winter conditions. Plan your trip accordingly by trying to travel when the roads are clear and there is no forecast of snow.
