Gas is more expensive than ever this Summer of 2022 – we never know what to expect when we hit the pumps! In this blog entry, the Chicago fuel delivery service experts here at Chicago Towing will detail some useful tips for saving gas this Summer.

Lower Vehicle Weight

The heavier your vehicle is, the more fuel it will spend. By lowering your car’s weight, you can save money on fuel in the long run. For every 100 LBS of lowered weight, the average vehicle owner can save 3 cents per gallon of gas. Remove extra items that you don’t need from your vehicle.

Tire Pressure

If your tires are deflated or out of gas, you can increase how much gas you use by about 2.5 percent. When tires aren’t inflated enough, more of its surface area will touch the road, causing more friction and more drag – making your vehicle move more slowly, and increasing your fuel consumption. We recommend ensign tires are regularly inflated.

Vehicle Idling

We recommend idling in your vehicle as little as possible. Idling can seriously burn fuel – especially when traffic is seriously backed up. We recommend even turning your engine off if you’re stuck in traffic for a very long period of time without moving until you can move.

Proper Gas and Oil Usage

Make sure that you use a special oil in your vehicle that’s designed to increase engine lifespan. By using the ideal kind of gas and oil, the better your engine will operate – you’ll get the most miles per gallon of fuel, and save much more money on fuel.

Slow Driving

The more fuel is burned the faster you drive. If you regularly accelerate, speed, and brake – you will send more fuel, lowering your fuel efficiency. Drive more slowly and steadily to lower your gas and fuel consumption.

Smart Driving

Try to combine multiple errands on the same route to the same driving trip. This way, you can generally minimize the amount of time you’re driving back and forth,  saving you a great deal of money and also making your driving a more energy efficient practice. Contact Chicago Towing today for high quality Chicagoland area fuel delivery service.