Many Americans suffering from sticker shock at the gas pump could get an additional 10 miles out of every fill-up. In fact, American motorists could save more than $1.1 billion in unnecessary fuel costs.
One of the fastest, easiest and least expensive ways to improve a vehicle’s gas mileage is through proper tire inflation. An underinflated tire doesn’t roll as smoothly and the increased resistance requires more energy, robbing the vehicle of fuel efficiency. Yet one in every three cars in the U.S. has at least one underinflated tire, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Underinflated tires cost the country more than 3.5 million gallons of gasoline each day. The average driver could improve gas mileage by 3.3 percent by simply keeping tires inflated to the proper pressure. For the average 15-gallon fuel tank, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) statistics suggest, that’s a savings of about $1.50 on every fill-up.
To help, the experts at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company have developed a few more easy gas-saving tips:
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