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Not everyone lives in a city with good public transit and/or bike routes. So keep in mind that up to 30% of the difference in mpg is due to driving habits alone.
What you can do
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Drive steadily: And drive a bit slower. Hard acceleration and abrupt braking will use more fuel than if you start and slow more moderately. Anticipate your starts and stops.
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Stick with regular: If your car's manufacturer specifies regular gas, don't buy premium with the thought of going faster or operating more efficiently. Replace your air, oil and fuel filters according to schedule.
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Inflate Your Tires: Keep your tires properly inflated (just this can save 400-700 pounds of CO2 per year!)
- No loitering: Don't let the engine run at idle any
longer than necessary. After starting the car in the morning, begin
driving right away; don't let it sit and "warm up" for several minutes.
An engine actually warms up faster while driving. With most gasoline
engines, it's more efficient to turn off the engine than to idle longer
than 30 seconds.
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Keep Up Maintenance: Keep your car tuned up and running efficiently. Replace your air, oil and fuel filters according to schedule.
- Use Public Transportation: Using public transportation is the greenest way to commute, getting cars off the road and reducing pollution.
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