Drive Green - Save Green

Created on 09/02/2011 at 01:15PM

Before you hit the road - check out these tips for saving money on your trip. Following these simple driving tips can mean extra money in your pocket. Save as much as $80 on a 700-mile round trip.  Greater Mercer TMA has FREE printed posters available you can order. A flyer is also available online to download and print.
 

Before Hitting the Road...

Get the junk out of your trunk.
Save: $.04-$.08/gallon An extra 100 pounds reduces gas mileage by up to 2%.

Fully inflate your tires.
Save: $.11/gallon Experts estimate a quarter of all vehicles run on underinflated tires.

Change your oil.
Save: $.04-$.08/gallon Using manufacturer recommended grade of motor oil improves fuel economy by 1-2%.

Tighten your fuel cap.
Save: 30 gallons/year One of the easiest possible ways to keep gas in your tank.

 

On The Road...

Slow down and save.
Save: $14 by driving 60 MPH instead of 70 MPH
Each 5 MPH you drive over 60 MPH is like paying an additional $0.24 per gallon.

 

Avoid aggressive driving.
Save:  $1.25/gallon
Speeding, rapid acceleration and hard braking can reduce gas mileage by 33% at highway speeds.

Use cruise control.   Save: $.54/gallon
This helps maintain a constant speed and improves fuel economy up to 7%.

*Numbers based on 700-mile trip; 24 MPG vehicle mileage; $3.79/gallon gas price; and E.P.A. estimated savings.