Improve Your Fuel Economy

Summer is the perfect time for family vacations, camping trips, road trips, and travelling. Whether it's taking a drive up to the cottage for the weekend, visiting family in the next city, or simply the daily commute to work, there are some easy alterations you can make in your driving to make that tank of gas last a little bit longer.

1. Lighten up - Remove unnecessary items from your vehicle. Transport your golf clubs to and from the course, but take them out before visiting the in-laws for dinner. Same goes for other heavy items like coolers and tool boxes.

 2. Carpool - Family members or friends work in the same area? Take turns driving with them! Carpooling also means you can take advantage of the HOV lanes in Ontario!

Not this kind of car pool!

3. Cruise - Try to maintain a constant speed on highways and city driving when possible. Avoid speeding up and hitting the brakes, this is better for fuel economy and easier on your car.

4. Tire pressure & tune up - Check that your tires have the proper PSI. Proper tire pressure and a tune up improves fuel economy. Check your owners manual for the magic number!

5. Plan! - Group errands together to avoid multiple trips. This reduces distance travelled, and your engine is most efficient when it is already warmed up.

These 5 tips will help to spread out the trips you need to take to the gas station.
What are some of your tips and tricks to increase your fuel economy?