Ways to Stop Wasting Gas

Jun 5, 2018

Gas prices over the last 15 years have made fuel economy a bigger concern each year. At Classic Toyota in Waukegan, IL we know that the car you choose is a big part of the fuel efficiency puzzle. However, there are steps you can take to cut down as well.

Don’t Idle

There is a belief that because turning your car on requires an extra burst of fuel, you should just leave it on if you plan to return to it quickly. This is a myth. When you let your car idle, you are just wasting fuel, more than you would if you turned it off and turned it back on.

Evaporation

Did you know that in extreme heat, your fuel can literally evaporate right out of your tank? Take steps to keep your car as cool as you can in the summer months. Even parking the shade can be helpful.

Drive Consciously

Everyone is in such a hurry these days. When it comes to city driving, with stop lights every few blocks, you’ll be doing a lot of hurrying to slow down. Accelerating more gradually will not only cut down on the gas you use, it will prolong the life of your brakes and tires as well.

Regular Maintenance

Speaking of tires, keeping them in good shape can help with fuel economy as well. In fact, if you make sure to keep up with all the maintenance on your 2018 Toyota Camry, nothing will put any excess drag on your car and cause you to waste fuel. You can visit our Toyota service center here at Classic Toyota to make sure that everything is running properly.

Don’t let bad habits make you buy more fuel than you need. A few minor tweaks could save you a bundle at the pump.