The cost of gasoline in Northeast Ohio has increased 115% in the past 5 years.* By properly maintaining your car and keeping a few driving
techniques in mind, you can significantly reduce the amount of gasoline you use and save money.
Here are a few individual initiatives to consider:
Preventative Maintenance Fuel Saving Tips |
| Condition |
Effect |
Service |
Potential Benefit |
Substandard motor
oil |
Added engine friction |
Routine oil changes |
up to .4 mpg |
| Dirty air filter |
Improper fuel-air mixture |
Air filter repalcement |
up to 2 mpg |
| Under-inflated or unevenly worn tires |
Added tire resistance, vehicle vibration |
Proper inflation and routine tire rotations |
up to 2 mpg |
| Loose gas cap |
Fuel evaporation |
Check gas cap |
up to 2 mpg |
| Source: National Car Care Council |
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| Additional Fuel Saving Tips |
| Eliminate 'sporadic' driving |
up to $1.02/gal. |
| Drive within the speed limit |
up to $0.71/gal. |
| Eliminate excess weight |
up to $.06/gal. ea. 100 lbs. |
| Avoid idling |
n/a |
| Use cruise control for highways |
n/a |
| Minimize the use of air-conditioning |
n/a |
| Use alternative modes of transportation |
n/a |
| Source: U.S. Department of Energy |
