Quick Tips

This is a short list of behaviors of energy efficient drivers. You too can start employing these tactics today to see improvements in your fuel efficiency tomorrow.


 * 1) Avoid Excessive Idling - Engine idling is very inefficient and is probably one of our worst driving behaviors. In fact, if you're idling for more than 10 seconds, it is more efficient to turn the engine off and start it again. Idling causes unneccessary wear and tear on the vehicle, sneaks money from your wallet, and is one of the greatest contributors to emissions everywhere. That's why automatic engine start/stop circuits are going into new cars and selling like hot cakes. Turn your car off in the drive thru, if you run in the store or the house real quick. Unless you're driving a diesel or a turbo-powered vehicle or it's -20 degrees outside, and even then, there's little need to leave your engine running for those short periods.