There are many ways to go green when driving, ranging from chemical-free car cleaners to carpooling when driving to work. For June, we’re going to focus on how to get the most miles per gallon out of your vehicle, which will reduce the number of times you have to stop at a gas station, ultimately decreasing the total amount you spend on gas and lowering the total amount of emissions your vehicle outputs each year.
#1 Too Fast Burns Extra Gas
For most cars, the speed threshold where they begin to consume more gas is around 55 to 60 mph. So if you can avoid going over those speeds, your vehicle will burn less gas.
#2 Cut Drag
We love bikes and road trip vacations just like everyone else, but considerable drag is created when you haul stuff on top of your vehicle. Instead of heaving gear up to your vehicle’s roof, get a hitch for the back and attach a bike rack or luggage rack to it. Keep in mind, the more weight your vehicle has to carry, the more gas it will consume. So packing as light as possible will help too.
#3 Regular Maintenance
Regular maintenance will keep your vehicle running at optimal conditions. Regular maintenance includes a range of things: oil changes, changing out bad O2 sensors, and regular A/C checks. Most importantly, you’ll want to stay up to date with rotating tires, maintaining proper air pressure in your vehicle’s tires, and paying attention to wheel balance and alignment issues. You’d be surprised how underinflated tires or a bad alignment affects gas mileage.
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