May 2010 3

Drive Towards Savings with Better Gas Mileage

On the wake of the arrival of the all new zero emission Nissan LEAF, new Nissan dealers are looking to spread the word on how to become a more environmentally friendly driver by decreasing your carbon footprint and increasing the miles you can get out of every gallon of gas. Not only will these techniques help you be more environmentally friendly they will also help your bank account.

Keep your car in top shape. Routine maintenance from your MA dealerships like oil and filter changes can increase fuel mileage by an average of four percent. In fact, simply changing a clogged air filter can add two to six percent.
Don’t accelerate or brake abruptly. Rapid acceleration gobbles gasoline. By slowly accelerating, you’ll not only be safer, you’ll save anywhere from 5 to 33 percent more on your monthly gas bill.
Don’t speed. Excessive speeding uses gasoline. Observe the speed limit and you’ll save money and possible tickets.
Remove the extra weight. Don’t haul what you don’t need. It takes horsepower and gasoline.
Keep your tires properly inflated. Visit your new Nissan dealers for the proper pounds per inch. Ask for a variable between winter and summer months as the pressure should be changed to ensure you’re getting the most out of your miles.
Use cruise control. In addition to avoiding excessive acceleration, cruise control keeps your rpm in the same place, which saves gas.
Try not to idle for long periods of time. If you’re waiting for someone, turn the car off. Instead of using drive thru windows, go into the restaurant.

By following a few simple steps and changing a few bad habits, you’ll not only drive safer—you’ll also drive smarter. Just because you don’t drive a new zero emission LEAF doesn’t mean you can’t make a difference on the environment and your budget.