New Jersey State Auto Auction 201-200-1100 - Jersey City, NJ

Gas Mileage Tips

How to Get Better Gas Mileage

1. Keep Tires Properly Inflated & Aligned

Maintaining wheel alignment and accurate tire pressure decreases drag and can improve fuel economy.  10% improvement on mpg.

2. Minimize A/C Use

Once the car is cool, use the air conditioning setting to re-circulate the cabin air.  Minimize usage of the A/C, and defrost options as they will cause the air compressor to run continuously.

3. Avoid Aggressive Driving

Quick acceleration and decelerations reduce fuel economy.

4. Drive at a Smooth Constant Speed

Smoother changes to the accelerator pedal decreases the chance of requesting more power than needed, which wastes fuel economy.

5. Slow Down

Traveling at 60mph instead of 70mph will increase fuel economy.

6. Avoid Excessive Idling

Instead of running the car, turn it off.