Reducing fuel consumption isn’t just good for your wallet—it’s better for the environment, too. Whether you’re tackling rising gas prices or aiming to shrink your carbon footprint, small changes in how you drive and care for your vehicle can add up to significant savings. Below are eight practical tips to help you get the most miles per gallon on every trip.
1. Drive Smoothly and Avoid Aggressive Acceleration
Maintaining a steady speed and using gentle acceleration and braking reduces the extra fuel burned during rapid speed changes. Anticipate traffic flow, coast to a stop when possible, and keep your speed variations to a minimum.
2. Maintain Proper Tire Pressure
Underinflated tires increase rolling resistance and make your engine work harder. Check your tire pressures monthly and inflate them to the manufacturer’s recommended levels—this simple habit can noticeably improve your fuel economy. Don’t forget to schedule regular Tire Rotation & Installation to even out wear and extend tread life. If you ever run into a flat or low-pressure emergency, our Emergency Tire Service is available 24/7. We also offer TPMS Sensor Replacement & Relearn to keep your pressure monitoring accurate.
3. Reduce Excess Weight and Remove Roof Racks
Every extra pound in your vehicle requires more fuel to move. Remove unnecessary cargo, and take off roof racks or carriers when they’re not in use to decrease both weight and aerodynamic drag. Need help removing stuck wheel locks before you hit the road? Check out our Wheel Lock Removal service
4. Use Cruise Control and Maintain a Consistent Speed
On highways, cruise control helps you stay at a set speed—preventing needless acceleration and braking. Aim for moderate speeds (often between 50–80 km/h), where most vehicles achieve their best fuel efficiency.
5. Keep Up with Regular Vehicle Maintenance
Routine oil changes, air-filter replacements, and keeping spark plugs in good condition reduce internal friction and ensure your engine runs efficiently. Using the proper grade of engine oil can also yield small but measurable gains in mileage. And don’t forget your brakes—our Brakes service ensures your stopping power is as efficient as your engine.
6. Plan and Combine Trips Efficiently
Cold starts burn more fuel because the engine runs less efficiently until it warms up. Group errands into one longer trip rather than several short ones to limit the number of cold starts and overall fuel use.
7. Optimize Aerodynamics
Driving with windows down at high speed increases drag; above highway speeds it’s often more efficient to use the A/C. Also, streamline your vehicle’s profile by stowing away accessories and keeping doors and panels properly aligned.
8. Avoid Excessive Idling
Idling wastes fuel without moving you forward. If you anticipate being stopped for more than a minute—whether waiting to pick someone up or in a drive-through—turn off the engine to conserve fuel and reduce emissions.
By adopting these eight strategies, you’ll not only lower your fuel bills but also lessen your environmental impact. Start with one or two changes today—over time, these small habits can lead to big savings and smoother, greener driving. Also whether you’re an individual driver or managing a fleet, our Fleet Service Maintenance has you covered.
