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6 Green Driving Tips

Avoid quick starts and aggressive driving.  A smooth, steady speed saves gasoline and reduce wear and tear on the engine, tires, transmission and brakes. 

Slow down!  Fuel economy decreases about 1% for each mph over 55.  Driving 65 mph vs. 75 miles mph, for example, increase fuel economy by about 10%.

Use overdrive and cruise control.  Overdrive gears slow engine speeds, saving gasoline and reducing wear.  By helping to maintain a constant speed, cruise control reduces gasoline consumption.  Use both features only wehn safe and appropriate. 

Combine trips when possible.  Your engine runs more efficiently once it's warmed up, so avoid making multiple short trips.  Stop-and-go driving also burns more gasoline.  Avoid driving during rush hour whenever you can. 

Reduce drag.  Remove roof racks and other items from your vehicle when you're not using them. 

Avoid unnecesary idling.  In additin to contributing to engine wear and tear and air pollution, consider that when your vehicle is idling, you are getting 0 miles per gallon of gasoline you use.