How to Get the Most of Our Miles – AAA Gas Tips

Last week after people started hoarding gasoline, AAA jumped at the opportunity to share some tips on getting the most out of you fuel by increasing your mileage.

Last week after people started hoarding gasoline, AAA jumped at the opportunity to share some tips on getting the most out of you fuel by increasing your mileage. Take time to plan out your trips. if you need to make more than one stop while out running errands, map out the smartest route before you go so you don’t end up backtracking. plus, avoid rush hour if you can.  Another good one is watching your speed. the company says fuel economy peaks at around 50 miles-per-hour on most cars, then drops off as speeds increase. so not having a lead foot on the highway helps. also, rapid acceleration and hard braking can lower fuel economy by 40% in stop-and-go traffic.  Avoid idling if you can. a car engine consumes around a half gallon of fuel per hour when idling, but a warm engine only takes around 10 seconds worth of fuel to restart.
If you’re going to be stopped for a couple minutes, it’s better to just turn the car off.  Finally, put some effort into maintaining your car. cars that aren’t maintained well are less efficient and use more fuel. skipping oil changes, driving on under inflated tires, and dirty air filters can all lower your fuel economy.