If your car is in good working condition, how you drive will determine the gas mileage you get. There are some simple habits you can learn and be aware of. Know that the driving 
conditions also affect your mileage. Your Pennsylvania Toyota Dealer can answer any questions you may have regarding driving tips.
The average driver covers 15,000 miles a year, but if you are in a rural area you will naturally cover more miles. Getting the best mpg you can will be of great benefit to your budget.
Flat areas, such as in the South are good, but the heat will add to your bill here. Keeping your A/C setting in recycle mode is best for the highest efficiency. There is also the option of not using you’re A/C but keeping the windows closed at high speeds because of drag. it is OK to keep them open at lower speeds.
In the Northeast and Northwest, the hilly roads and intense winter temperatures can take a big bite from your budget. Most seem to agree that warming your engine comes first. Putting the heat on immediately takes heat from the engine. Most modern cars have an efficient climate control.
An aggressive driver loses mileage because of using a jerky driving pattern of fast starts and stops. This manner of driving can add up to 33% usage on the highway and 5% more in town. Smooth driving is the key. It does not make sense to rush up to a red light and then have to sit. The long gone top speed level of 60 mpg still gives the best mileage. There are tests that determined that for every five miles over the 60 mile limit is equal to putting out 31 cents more per mile for gas.
When you stop and think of it, common sense rules when it comes to driving smart!
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