McConnell Honda

There are lots of web pages offering advice on improving automobile gas mileage. The government's gas mileage tips are perhaps the most complete. McConnell Honda is your Honda Dealer in Alabama for high fuel mileage cars. Choose from Honda Hybrids or other fuel savings models.

In reviewing these sources, I found a number of surprising or out-of-the ordinary ways for improving car gas mileage. I compiled them into this list, which I hope will help you improve your car's fuel economy.

1. Use the Air Conditioner - At highway speeds it's best to use your A/C INSTEAD of rolling down your windows, which creates enormous aerodynamic drag, reducing fuel efficiency. Same applies to an open sunroof. Use air vents first, then, if needed, the A/C. However, for city driving, open your windows. The drag at low speeds is insignificant
2. Use Cruise Control - On flat, even terrain, use your cruise control to maintain an even speed and reduce acceleration/deceleration cycles that reduce fuel efficiency.
3. Inflate Your Tires - Remember as a kid how hard it was to pedal your bike with a low tire? Low tire pressure reduces mileage up to 4% per five pounds of pressure. Over time, ALL tires lose pressure (it's unavoidable), so check them every month.
4. Keep oil changes and other service maintanence up to date.
   
5. Replace Air Filter - Dirty filter can reduce fuel economy by 10% or more.
6. Lose Weight - Take out all the junk you have accumulated in the trunk, under and between the seats, etc. Every pound counts.Unless you're lucky enough to play golf everyday, then leave the clubs in the garage between rounds.
   
7. Tune up your car with new spark plugs and you'll get better mileage.
   
8. Go High Grade - Maybe - High grade gas delivers better mileage IF the engine is explicitly designed for it. Most aren't. Otherwise, high grade gas does NOT improve mileage and is a waste of money (unless you need to minimize engine knocking).
9. Speed - NOT! - Reducing your speed from 65 mph (105kph) to 55 mph (88 kps) can save up to 17%.
10. Be Aggressive - NOT! - General habits of acceleration/deceleration have the greatest impact on your gas mileage and fuel efficiency. If you only make one change, let this be it.