American Automobile Association says the easiest and most effective way to improve the fuel economy of your car is to modify and change driving habits.POTHOLE SEASON IS HERE!
WINTER’S THAW MEANS DRIVERS WILL SUFFER BILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN DAMAGESMany of us start up our cars during cold weather to let them warm up before driving off, but AAA advises against that.
To save fuel, start your car and let it run for about a minute and then hit the road. Your car will warm up faster, thus saving your money rather than letting your car idle and waste fuel.Also, try and avoid rapid acceleration and hard braking.
Those habits can lower your car’s fuel economy by as much as 30% at highway speeds and as much as 40% in stop-and-go traffic.TRAVEL PRICE-JUMP: EXPERTS PREDICT AIRFARE HIKES INTO SUMMER DUE TO FUEL COSTSKeep an eye on the speed limit, according to AAA.