Gas Prices Are High. Here's How to Get More Miles to the Gallon – NBC4 Washington
Avoid Aggressive Driving Flooring your accelerator, speeding and braking quickly all waste gas. That type of driving, studies show, can lower your gas mileage by double-digit percentages. Slow down and drive sensibly. Gas mileage usually decreases rapidly at speeds above 50 mph. Use Your Trunk and Avoid the Roof Rack Cargo on your roof increases wind resistance and lowers fuel economy. Use your trunk or a rear-mounted cargo storage instead. Keep Moving, or Turn Your Car Off Sitting with your car idling can burn up to half a gallon per hour. Use the Right Grade of Oil for Your Car While you're...