4 Tips for Saving Fuel in SUVs

SUVs are great cars for families like yours with busy day-to-day lives. If you have an SUV, you probably drive it frequently, dropping and picking your kids up from school, going to work, getting groceries, chauffeuring to rehearsals and practices, and more. These tips will help you save fuel in your family-friendly SUV.

Accelerate gently

The harder you press on the gas, the more fuel you use. Gently depress the accelerator until you have reached your target speed, and you will start to notice better fuel efficiency.

Drive at steady speeds

The more your speed fluctuates throughout a journey, the more fuel you have to burn and the more your efficiency suffers. Features such as cruise control can help you maintain a certain speed and improve your MPG.

You can also use gravity to your advantage. Slow down while going uphill, and then let your vehicle recapture momentum while rolling downhill.

Think ahead

Make sure you are always following the fastest route and anticipate the day’s traffic. The less you sit in traffic, the more mileage you will get from your gas.

Don’t idle

Idling can be a needless usage of fuel. If you don’t need to keep the car running for longer than 30 seconds, turn it off and reap the efficiency benefits.

If you’re in the market for a new SUV for you and your family, pay us a visit at Chandler Chevrolet today for an up-close look at the latest Chevy models.

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