| Fuel Economy
Information and Tips for Passenger Vehicles |
| AMSOIL Synthetic Engine
Oil Improves Fuel Economy |
 AMSOIL
synthetic lubricants improve fuel economy by allowing
moving parts to move more freely, using less energy and
creating less friction than when conventional lubricants
are used.
The use of AMSOIL synthetic motor
oil, gear lubes and transmission fluids can have a profound impact on
fuel economy. |
| Fuel Economy Calculators
& Tracking Tools |
| Calculate
and track your fuel economy and compare it with EPA test ratings. |
| Fuel Economy Guides - Passenger
Vehicle Year Models 2004 - 2008 |
2008
Fuel Economy Guide - Review 2008 year model vehicle fuel economy listings
2007 Fuel Economy Guide - Review 2007 year model vehicle fuel economy listings
2006
Fuel Economy Guide - Review 2006 year model vehicle fuel economy listings
2005
Fuel Economy Guide - Review 2005 year model vehicle fuel economy listings
2004
Fuel Economy Guide - Review 2004 year model vehicle fuel economy listings |
|
| "Green" Vehicle
Lookup Guide |
The Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA - USA Government), recently revised their "Green
Vehicle Guide", consolidating several pages into a single tool. You
can now compare year models from 2000-2008:
"Green Vehicle Lookup Guide" |
| Tips For More Efficient
Engine Operation |
| 1. Pay attention to how
you drive - Driving sensibly saves gas |
 Don't exceed highway speed limits. Use moderate-to-easy acceleration. Gas mileage
is negatively affected by fast acceleration and fast deceleration. Use cruise
control on highway trips. Maintaining a constant speed helps reduce fuel
consumption. Aggressive driving (speeding, rapid acceleration and braking)
wastes gas. It can lower your gas mileage by 33 percent at highway speeds
and by 5 percent around town. Sensible driving is also safer for you and
others, so you may save more than gas money.
|
| Fuel Economy Benefit: 5-33%
|
| 2. Good engine maintenance |
 Maintain
a properly tuned engine. Dirty spark plugs do not create the maximum spark and
cause reduced horsepower and increased emissions. Spark wire set should be changed
out per manufacturer's recommendation. A
well
tuned
engine runs more efficiently. |
| Fuel Economy Benefit:
4% |
 Check & Replace Air
Filters Regularly - Your car's air filter keeps impurities from damaging
the inside of your engine. Not only will replacing a dirty air filter
save gas, it will protect your engine. |
| Fuel Economy Benefit:
up to 10% |
| 3. Limit reliance on
air conditioning |
| Limit use of air conditioning,
especially during hot summer days. It may not be as comfortable
but can substantially reduce fuel consumption, especially when compressors
are being driven by smaller engines. |
| 4. Synthetic lubricants |
| Switch to Amsoil
synthetic motor oil and drivetrain lubricants. Independent tests show savings
of
two to five percent using AMSOIL synthetic motor oil, gear lubes
and ATF. |
| 5. Aerodynamics |
| Keep windows rolled up
at speeds over 40 mph. Open windows when driving over 40 mph can
create a wind drag that will lower your mileage. Avoid use of roof
rack. Reduce aerodynamic drag and improve your fuel economy by placing
items inside the trunk whenever possible. Sun roofs also disturb
smooth aerodynamic air flow and reduce mileage. Aerodynamic tailgates
for trucks are available on the accessory market. |
| 6. Tire Maintenance |
| Keep Tires Properly
Inflated - You can improve your gas mileage by around 3.3 percent
by keeping
your
tires inflated to the proper pressure. Under-inflated tires can lower
gas mileage by 0.4 percent for every 1 psi drop in pressure of all
four tires. Keep tires balanced
and rotated regularly. Use radial tires for less friction between
tire and road. Keep front-end aligned for
better mileage and longer tire life. |
| Fuel Economy Benefit:
up to 3% |
| 7. Avoid Excess weight |
|
Pack light and clean out your trunk. Every 200 pounds of unnecessary weight
shaves one mile per gallon off your gas mileage. Do not use your trunk for
storage. Many people carry around a bunch of stuff around
in their trunks that
they
aren't using.
|
| 8. Minimize Engine Idling |
| Idling any longer than
a minute wastes gas and one minute of idling uses more fuel than
restarting your engine. When possible avoid drive-thrus or shut off
your engine while waiting. Idling for as little as 10 minutes can
waste 5 or 6 miles
worth of gas. Limit warm-ups to 30 seconds. Allowing your vehicle
to idle excessively wastes gas |
| 9. Plan and combine
your trips |
| Make a list and do all
your grocery shopping once a week. Car pool, hike it, bike it or
use public transportation if possible. Combine your trips to serve
multiple functions. |
