PURCHASE A FUEL EFFICIENT VEHICLE:
Purchase a fuel efficient vehicle, either new or used, such as; a Nissan Sentra, Toyota Camry or Corolla, Honda Civic.
AVOID LONG IDLES:
If you anticipate being stopped for more than 1 min. shut off the car. Restarting the Car uses less fuel than letting it idle for this time.
AVOID HEAVY LOADS:
Remove sand bags from your trunk in the spring and pack lightly for long trips.
USE CRUISE CONTROL:
Maintaining a constant speed over long distances often saves gas.
SERVICE VEHICLE REGULARLY:
Proper maintenance avoids poor fuel economy related to dirty air filters, old spark plugs or low fluid levels.
KEEP WINDOWS CLOSED:
Open windows, especially at highway speeds, increase drag & result in decreased fuel economy Of up to 10%.
KEEP TIRES PROPERLY INFLATED:
Keep tire air pressure at the level recommended by your vehicle manufacturer. A single tire under inflated by 2 PSI increases fuel consumption by 1%.
DO NOT ACCELERATE OR BRAKE HARD:
By anticipating the traffic and applying slow steady acceleration & braking, fuel economy my increase by as much as 20%.
AVOID HIGH SPEEDS:
As your speed increases your aerodynamic drag increase in an exponential fashion. Driving 62 m.p.h vs. 75 m.p.h. will reduce fuel consumption by about 15%
Family Auto Clinic
We offer value and top quality workmanship that is unsurpassed. With over 30 years of experience specializing with Nissan, Toyota, Lexus and Infiniti car models; you can be certain that your car will be well taken care of.
Location
274 NBPT Trnpk US Rt. 1 Rowley, MA 01969
Phone :
1-978-948-0800
Hours of operation:
Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:30pm
