Improve Fuel Economy, Improve Fuel Efficiency with the right tools

Improve fuel economy with the right tools Improve fuel economy with the riqht tools By ARA Content Americans have been suffering "sticker shock" every time they pull into the gas station lately. Fuel prices keep rising with no end in sight. With high fuel prices on the minds of most Americans, finding ways to be more economical and fuel efficient are on the rise. So what can you do to save money? More and more automakers are developing new, easy to use tools to help drivers keep an eye on fuel efficiency. –, • Make sure your tires are properly inflated. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, you can improve fuel economy by about 3 percent by making sure your tires are properly inflated, but not enough people do it. The U.S. Department of Energy says nearly four million gallons of gas are wasted each day nationwide for every one psi of tire under-inflation. That translates to more than $10 million per day, or $3.8 billion per year in wasted gas money. READ MORE