How to Develop Fuel-Efficient Driving Habits

If you’re like many drivers around St. Louis drivers, then you’re always searching for ways to improve fuel economy on your daily errands. Fortunately, most new Nissan models are extremely fuel-efficient, but the best way to maximize fuel economy is to learn fuel-efficient driving habits. Here, Suntrup Nissan explains how to be fuel efficient on your St Louis drives, and if you have questions, reach out to us. We’re always pleased to assist you.

Five Tips for Being a Fuel-Conscious Driver

Whether you’re commuting to work in Jefferson County or heading out for a weekend road trip beyond St Charles, these are some great tips for how to be a fuel-efficient driver.

1. Plan Ahead for Traffic: Sitting in heavy St. Louis rush hour traffic is an inefficient use of fuel, and it can put mechanical stress on your vehicle’s drivetrain. Maybe leave the house 30 minutes early to miss rush hour?
2. Accelerate Slowly: Press down on the gas pedal softly. The harder you punch it, the more fuel you consume. Try to accelerate smoothly, and take up to five seconds to bring your vehicle up to 10 mph from a stopped position.
3. Avoid Speeding: Cars consume more gas at higher speeds. To achieve the best possible MPG on the highways, try to keep your speed between 55 and 65 mph whenever possible.
4. Use AC on the Highway: Do you know that your air conditioner uses fuel? That’s why you should use it sparingly for short drives. However, when on the highway, using your car’s AC is better for fuel efficiency than rolling down the windows because opening the windows raises the drag coefficient.
5. Coast to a Stop: Rather than riding the brakes and stomping down on the brake pedal, coast to a stop whenever possible. Are you wondering how you can save fuel while driving on hills? It’s easy. Reduce your speed as you go uphill, and coast downhill.

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Test Drive a Fuel-Efficient New Nissan at Suntrup Nissan

Now that you know more about fuel-efficient driving habits and how you can save fuel while driving on hills, are you looking for a new vehicle that’s both fun to drive and fuel-efficient? If so, contact us at Suntrup Nissan to get behind the wheel of a new Nissan. Our team will show you Nissan’s most fuel-efficient models and help you find the right one for your lifestyle and budget. Fill out a financing application to get started now!