Follow these easy-to-use Fuel Efficient Driving
Tips to help you achieve the most fuel economy
from your vehicle.
1.
Use Smooth Accelerator and Brake
Pedal Application
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Avoid rapid starts and stops
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Use smooth, gentle accelerator and
brake application whenever possible
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Maintain constant speed while commut-
ing and coast whenever possible
2.
Maintain Constant Speed
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Look ahead to try and anticipate and mini-
mize stops
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Synchronizing your speed with traffic
lights allows you to reduce your number
of stops
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Maintaining a steady speed can minimize
red light stops and improve fuel efficiency
3.
Use Air Conditioning (A/C) at Higher
Vehicle Speeds
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Below 40 MPH (64 km/h), it is more
efficient to open windows to cool the
vehicle due to reduced engine load
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Above 40 MPH (64 km/h), it is more
efficient to use A/C to cool the vehicle
due to increased aerodynamic drag
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Recirculating the cool air in the cabin
when the A/C is on reduces cooling load
4.
Drive at Economical Speeds and Dis-
tances
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Observing the speed limit and not ex-
ceeding 60 MPH (97 km/h) (where le-
gally allowed) can improve fuel efficiency
due to reduced aerodynamic drag
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Maintaining a safe following distance be-
hind other vehicles reduces unnecessary
braking
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Safely monitoring traffic to anticipate
changes in speed permits reduced brak-
ing and smooth acceleration changes
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Select a gear range suitable to road con-
ditions.
5.
Use Cruise Control
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Using cruise control during highway driv-
ing helps maintain a steady speed
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Cruise control is particularly effective in
providing fuel savings when driving on flat
terrains
6.
Plan for the Shortest Route
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Utilize a map or navigation system to de-
termine the best route to save time
7.
Avoid Idling
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Shutting off your engine when safe for
stops exceeding 30–60 seconds saves
fuel and reduces emissions
8.
Buy an Automated Pass for Toll Roads
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Automated passes permit drivers to use
special lanes to maintain cruising speed
through the toll and avoid stopping and
starting
9.
Winter Warm Up
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Limit idling time to minimize impact to fuel
economy
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Vehicles typically need no more than
30 seconds of idling at start-up to effec-
tively circulate the engine oil before driv-
ing
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Your vehicle will reach its ideal operating
temperature more quickly while driving
versus idling
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