Economical Car Driving Tips

The Better You Drive, the More You Save

Did you know that driving your car at any speed higher than 70MPH actually ends up forcing the vehicles engine to work harder against wind resistance, which will result in the car burning more gas? This is a true fact; keep this in mind next time you’re driving, along with these other tips that may help you save some money:

Speed limits are of course set for safety first, but they can actually be a benefit to you, rather than what some people look at them as: an inconvince. Your car will burn less gas if you are moving at a slower rate, like 55 KPH. This speed will actually save you 21% more gas than your car would use if you were moving at speeds of 60-70 KPH.

Ever roll your windows all the way down on a nice day? Next time, roll them back up. When the windows of your car are rolled down it produces something called a wind drag. This cal actually reduces your gas mileage by 10%.

Do you jump right into your car when it’s been sitting for a short period of time? Next time you go out to your car, give the engine a chance to warm up first. Studies show that your engine performance will be better if you let the engine warm up before driving.

Keep on top of your cars recommended maintenance schedule. When purchasing a car, the dealership will let you know how often you need to get simple maintenance preformed on your car. Keep up on these things; they will all help keep your car in a good running condition.

Maintain a steady speed while driving. Especially if you are on a roadway that doesn’t have many stop lights or intersections, there is no reason to constantly slow down, and then speed way back up. Go ahead and pick a comfortable speed, and keep your speed for as long as you can. This will help to keep the strain on your engine minimal, which will save you gas while driving.

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