Squeeze an extra 100 kilometres out of a tank of gas this winter

(NC) – Follow these tips for fuel efficient driving from Natural Resources Canada and make fewer trips to the gas station this winter:

- Avoid quick starts, hard stops and aggressive driving – this can increase your fuel consumption by up to 39 per cent;

- Drive at the posted speed limit – decreasing your cruising speed from 120 km/h to 100 km/h will decrease fuel consumption by approximately 20 per cent;

- Don't idle – Idling for more than 10 seconds uses more fuel and produces more CO2 compared to restarting your engine

- Use cruise control - on dry, flat, wide-open highways, use cruise control to help improve fuel efficiency by maintaining an even speed;

- Take the most fuel-efficient route - routes with fewer stop lights and less traffic may use less fuel than shorter routes with more stop lights and heavy traffic;

- Maintain your vehicle properly – a poorly maintained vehicle consumes more fuel, produces higher levels of emissions, requires expensive repairs, and has a low resale value;

- Measure your tire pressure once a month - A single tire under-inflated by just 56 kilopascals (eight pounds per square inch) can increase your vehicle's fuel consumption by four per cent;

- Calculate your mileage – Set your odometer every time you fill up and challenge yourself to get better and better readings. Natural Resources Canada has a handy online fuel calculator on their website at vehicles.gc.ca.

Source: www.newscanada.com
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