How to Save on Gas During the Summer

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Planning a big road trip this summer? Learning how to save on gas well before you hit the road is a smart move. Not only can you save fuel by adopting fuel-efficient driving habits, but the cheapest gas prices can sometimes be found in unexpected places! In the guide below, Keene Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram goes over our top tips for how to save on gas while planning your trip and when you’re behind the wheel in Brattleboro.

Save on Gas with Fuel Efficient Driving Habits

Many new vehicles feature built-on fuel-saving technology, even those that aren’t hybrid or mild hybrid models. Still, you can do a lot to save fuel just by cultivating habits that help to avoid unnecessary fuel use. Here’s how to save on gas with just a few simple adjustments on your everyday drives in Swanzey:

  • Use Your Momentum – When driving on hills, reduce your speed going up and allow your forward momentum to take you down the other side.
  • Accelerate Gently – You use more fuel when you accelerate hard or abruptly from a stopped position. Instead, make an effort to always accelerate smoothly.
  • Avoid Traffic by Planning Ahead – Heavy traffic can be a big waste of fuel because of the constant braking and accelerating. When you can, avoid driving during rush hour and plan alternative routes to avoid stop-and-go situations. 
  • No Need for Speed – High speeds (above 65 mph) are a drain on fuel. You’ll use fuel most efficiently when maintaining speeds of 55 to 65 mph.
  • Avoid Unnecessary Brake Use – Press the brake pedal once and coast to a stop, rather than tapping it multiple times as you come to a halt.
  • Don’t Overuse the AC – High temps may tempt you to b;ast the AC, but doing so comes at a cost — literally. You may be sacrificing up to 20% of your car’s efficiency when the air is on at the max. Try using the recirculate function to conserve fuel.

Use These Apps to Find the Cheapest Gas Prices This Summer

There’s nothing more frustrating than filling up a full tank — only to find a gas station with cheaper refuel just down the road! Thanks to these apps that help you find the cheapest gas prices along your route, you can have more control over what you pay at the pump:

Find a Fuel-Efficient Vehicle in Keene

Now that you know more about how to save on gas this summer in Walpole, explore the ways that key maintenance on your Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram vehicle can put even more cash back in your pocket! Keeping up with your car’s recommended maintenance schedule is the best way to avoid costly repairs down the road. Use our online service scheduler to set up oil change service, transmission fluid changes, and more at our Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram certified service center!

 

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