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Green Tips to Improve Your Fuel Economy & Costs | Green Action Team

4/28/2026

Watch your Speed: Reducing speed from 65 to 55 in a 55 speed zone can save as much as 6 MPG.
Avoid “Jack Rabbit” starts: They’ll cost you 2-3 MPG. Consider having an egg under your gas and brake pedals.
Pass on premium gas unless ”required”: Tests show no significant improvement in performance or fuel economy.
Don’t carry unneeded things on your roof: You could lose 7-13 MPG. Empty bike racks on the back of your vehicle will reduce aerodynamics and fuel economy.
Using your AC costs you 1-4 MPG: Cool your hot car down, then lower the windows with no measurable impact on MPG even at 65 MPH.
Plan your trips, even local ones: Going to church and need a few groceries and maybe need some cash from your bank’s ATM? Combine three trips into one.
Consider purchasing “Top Tier” gasoline: The additive detergents cleans engine deposits. Chevron, Costco, Exxon, Mobil, and Shell…even Rutters offers “Top Tier” gasoline.
Monitor Tire Pressure: Tires lose 1 PSI per month. Decreased tire pressure will affect performance, tire longevity and fuel economy.

(Excerpts from “Consumer Reports”)

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