Did you know you can improve your fuel mpg just by driving at a lower speed? When it comes to optimizing your fuel economy, a lead foot loses. From a cost perspective, we want to show you how much money you can save just by increasing your mpg:
You can conserve fuel by learning how different driving behaviors affect fuel economy and by adopting techniques to save fuel and money. Below are some fuel-saving techniques to start implementing:
- Drive at or under the posted speed limit: faster speeds encounter more air resistance, requiring the engine to work harder and compensate with more fuel.
- Set a speed that is responsible.
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- Each MPH over 60 mph equals a 1/10 decrease in MPG
- Avoid hard braking and sudden stops by maintaining a proper following distance of 6-7 seconds.
- Coast as often as practical: Loaded trucks can coast long distances. For example, when approaching a stop sign, ramp, speed zone, or construction zones, use the momentum of the truck instead of the accelerator.
- Accelerate in a relaxed, measured, and deliberate manner.
- Shift smoothly and at lower rpms.
- Check tire pressure daily using a calibrated tire gauge on trucks and trailers.
- Shut the truck off: turning it off even if it’s for a few minutes or a short period of time helps with fuel performance.
- Tractors burn up to one gallon of fuel per hour while idling.
- Track your weekly fuel economy.
The worst time to start improving your fuel mileage is when fuel costs are high. We should always be proactive and constantly bettering our fuel mileage no matter what.
Spread your knowledge and practice these techniques every day to see improvements!