Gas-Saving Tips from British American Auto Care:

1. Hybrid Vehicles: If you are looking to buy a new vehicle, consider a hybrid vehicle, which uses alternate fuels to help power the vehicle. Hybrid vehicles may cost a little more, but the savings in fuel will easily cover the additional cost. Plus, you will be driving a “green” vehicle, which helps the environment.  Today, a hybrid vehicle performs as well as any gas-powered vehicle, and better if the majority of your driving is in town.
2. Smaller Vehicle: If you are not ready to buy a hybrid vehicle, consider buying a smaller vehicle. Avoid buying a SUV or a van, as they are the most inefficient vehicles on the road. Their “boxy” shape is less aerodynamic and they are heavier, thereby using far more gas. Visit www.fueleconomy.gov to check out different vehicle gas-mileage ratings.  Make sure to check what grade of fuel the new car will use. A car that uses 87 octane compared to one that uses 91 octane will save you at least 10% of your gas cost. Read more

Improve your gas mileage with these tips from British American Auto Care:

1. Lower Speeds: Lowering your speed on the highway will save a lot of gas. Today’s cars are manufactured to be most fuel efficient when driven at 55 mph.  Drive at 70 mph, and you will be getting at least 5 percent less, miles-per-gallon, than if you drive at 55 mph.  High speeds use more fuel. Read more

Your car uses the most amount of gas when it accelerates, so the key to saving money on gasoline is to have a consistent drive. If you pay attention to the cars in front of you, you can anticipate when traffic will slow and can ease off the gas instead of hitting the breaks. When you follow this method, you can keep your speed without having to accelerate and use more gas. Following this method can earn you 10-20 percent better gas mileage.

Keep your tires inflated to the recommended level. Well-inflated tires means there is less contact between your tires and the road, which reduces friction and can improve your gas mileage by up to 3.3 percent.