How to save money on gas, driving, according to AAA
Drivers can't do much to control gas prices, but they can take steps to reduce fuel usage.
AAA has offered these money-saving tips:
Watch your speed. Fuel economy peaks at approximately 50 mph on most cars. Reducing highway speeds by 5-10 mph may increase fuel economy by as much as 14%.
Avoid excessive idling. A car engine can consume as much as a half-gallon of fuel per hour when idling, but a warm engine only takes approximately 10 seconds worth of fuel to restart. Where safe to do so, shut off your engine if you'll be stopped for mor
Drivers can't do much to control gas prices, but they can take steps to reduce fuel usage.
AAA has offered these money-saving tips:
Watch your speed. Fuel economy peaks at approximately 50 mph on most cars. Reducing highway speeds by 5-10 mph may increase fuel economy by as much as 14%.
Avoid excessive idling. A car engine can consume as much as a half-gallon of fuel per hour when idling, but a warm engine only takes approximately 10 seconds worth of fuel to restart. Where safe to do so, shut off your engine if you'll be stopped for mor
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