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On The Road

Are your tires properly inflated? Driving on tires with the appropriate air pressure can improve gas mileage. You can find this information in your owner's manual. If every American's tires were properly inflated we could save around 2 billion gallons of gas each year!
Extra junk in the trunk = Extra weight. Clean out your trunk and save on fuel.
Consider carpooling or using mass transit. Commuting to and from work account for as much as a quarter of the vehicle miles traveled by households. Check out Metro's Cost of Driving Calculator.You may be surprised at how much you spend getting to and from work!
Plan ahead and combine trips or run errands with someone else so they can leave their car behind.
Put an end to road rage and take your time. By observing speed limits, avoiding rapid acceleration and excessive breaking, you'll drive more efficiently.