Save Gas This Summer

Check your tire pressure and your gas cap.
About 17% of all gas caps don't fit properly, which amounts to about nine million barrels of oil wasted every year. Check the seals and fittings on your gas cap, and always tighten it properly after fueling.

Idling Cars: Gas-Guzzling Workshop
If you're going to be idling for more than a minute, save gas by shutting off your engine. So, if you're waiting to pick someone up, standing by while the train passes, or playing chauffeur while a friend runs in somewhere, you'll conserve fuel, money and emissions by turning off your car.

Cool It
When driving in traffic, roll down your car windows instead of using the AC, which will cause you to burn extra fuel. But, keep them up when traveling on the highway. At higher speeds, open windows add drag and reduce gas mileage by up to 10%.

Gentlemen, DON'T Start Your Engines
How many of you start your cars and tune your radio, situate your stuff and take a gulp of coffee? Those extra seconds spent idling waste gas, burn money, and harm the environment. The next time you get ready to get going, start the car last. By applying a proper order to your pre-drive routine, you'll be doing the environment and your wallet a great service.

Junk In the Trunk?
Get rid of it. Take out anything you don't need each day. Every 250 extra pounds uses another mile per gallon. With an empty trunk, you?ll have plenty of space to store your savings!

Park It!
Instead of circling and circling, just happily pull in to the first open space you come across. It may mean a few extra steps, but you'll drive less and improve your health at the same time.