Did you know that as you drive a car that has been parked for a couple hours, the engine is cold and it uses a lot more fuel for the first five miles or so? Preferably you'd combine all your regular errands into one big trip. Quite often that's tough if you have to pop out of the day to drop off and collect the family, but try not to go out separately to do the grocery store shop or go for a newspaper.
Whilst you don't have to warm up your vehicle for a few minutes, it does must be warmed up to lead the engine internals expand to operating clearances. This reduces engine wear and damage. 30 seconds to 1 minutes should be suitable. Top speed normally plays a part. Almost all vehicles are most efficient when cruising in their top gear at a quite low speed. For one example, a car with a five-speed transmission could be most profitable in 5th gear at 40 to 55 mph.
Dirt, mud, and bugs on the exterior of you vehicle causes drag that over long distances ruins your MPG. Having your vehicle wiped clean and waxed reduces your vehicles aerodynamic drag, increasing your fuel economy. Standard maintenance as proposed by the vehicle owner's manual will assist your vehicle get its proper fuel economy. Most overlooked maintenance solutions, such as a dirty air filter including under-inflated tires, can increase your fuel cost about 13%.
Not a common step to write on a car site, I am aware, but the truth is whenever you can avoid driving, you can save gas. Get the train, carpool, and consolidate your shopping trips. Walking or biking is wonderful for your wallet as well as your health. And before you get in your car, make sure to ask: "Is this trip really needed?"
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