How To Improve Your Gas Mileage, Part 2

So many people asked us about this post, I thought I would add some more tips on how to save gas and money. Here goes...

* avoid long warm up periods in winter (or cool down in summer) with the motor running and the car stationary. 45 seconds is long enough.
* for every minute you idle your engine, it uses the same fuel as when you start it. If you are going to be sitting stationary for even a few minutes, don't idle, shut off the engine to save on fuel
* when starting and shutting off the engine, do not rev it up. It wastes fuel and serves no practical purpose
* avoid overfilling the gas tank up past the first "click" you hear from the nozzle. Overfilling can cause safety issues and some of the gas to overflow out onto the ground.
* this one may hurt, but due to increased wind resistance, always try to drive the speed limit. Try it on your next trip and compare your gas mileage. You will be surprised.
* good timing on this one, remove snow tires promptly when the weather changes. They use more fuel and the increased temperature of the road surface in warmer weather causes them to wear prematurely.

These are a few more tips on saving fuel and money with your car. I'll add more in future posts.
What do you think? Comment below.

CarLotta, www.carlottacredit.com