Gas Savings

There are many ways to save gas while driving one of our rental cars. The truest way to begin to save on gas is to change your driving habits and to drive more efficiently. Some of these tips many people do not think about, such as how to save gas when you are not driving! Whether you're in the car beginning your day or you are on the road commuting or traveling, there are numerous ways to save gas and lessen the effects of higher prices. The key is to apply these cost-saving tips and apply it consistently to your driving habits.  Initiate these habits with Triangle Rent A Car rentals or your own car and you will save more money than you thought possible.

 

Before you even begin driving, there are some precautions you can take to lessen your gas consumptions. One of the first ways to save on gas is to look at your vehicle maintenance. This is not a problem with our rental cars because we maintain them regularly, but for your own car, you need to look at tire pressure, check and replace air filters often, and tune your car regularly using good grade oil. Also, you can save money by avoiding prolonged warming of the engine, even on cold mornings; you don't need more than 30-45 seconds to warm your car. Don't start and stop your engine needlessly, it uses just as much gas as idling your engine while parked. A final idea that you can act on is to remove any excess weight in your car. This could save you an additional 2% on your MPG. If you follow these tips, they can significantly save you money on your rental car.

 

There are many actions you can take to enhance your fuel economy. For instance, driving aggressively, such as speeding, rapidly accelerating, and braking wastes a ton of gas. According to the government, this sort of driving can reduce your gas mileage by 33 percent or more at highways speeds and 5 percent or more around town. Observe your speed limit, especially on the highway. Speed over 60 mph decreases your gas mileage significantly. You can assume that for every 5 mph you drive over 60 mph, you are paying an extra $0.30 per gallon for gas. That is a lot of gas over a simple commute and even more if you're considering a longer trip. Another great gas savings idea is to use your cruise control, because this maintains a constant speed and will usually save you more than you would think, and if you have overdrive gears then this will allow your car's engine to speed down and save you gas. Triangle Rent A Car hopes these gas saving tips help you while driving your car or one of car from our many locations.