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5 Gas Saving Tips From Kelley Blue Book

POSTED: 10:00 pm PDT June 28, 2006
UPDATED: 4:58 pm PST March 6, 2008

If you do a good amount of driving, you might as well save a few dollars on gas this year. Here are a few things the editors of Kelley Blue Book recommend, no matter what type of vehicle you own.

  1. If your vehicle does not require premium grade gas but you use it anyway, it is ok to change to a lower grade to save a few dollars. In fact, you may find that you get better fuel economy with a lower grade of gasoline.

  2. Four tanks of gasoline with an engine and valve cleaning additive like Techron or V-Power can clean your fuel injectors as well as most professional grade cleaners. Clean injectors will help your vehicle get better gas mileage.

  3. Turn off or lower your air conditioning, but don't roll down your windows. Both create drag on your car, requiring more gas to keep up your speed.

  4. Check your vehicle's air filter and tire pressure. A clogged or dirty air-filter can slow your vehicle down and use more gasoline.

  5. Accelerate normally from a fully stopped position and avoid flooring or stabbing the gas pedal.

For more information or to look for fuel-efficient vehicle, visit the Kelley Blue Book Web site.


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