Subaru of Claremont

152 Charlestown Rd
Claremont, NH 03743

  • Sales: (888) 690-1261
  • Service: (888) 689-3158
  • Parts: (866) 935-7756

All Wheel Drive Headquarters


10 Fuel Saving Tips

Tips on Improving Your Fuel Economy:
  1. Avoid High Speeds
    As your speed increases, your aerodynamic drag increases in an exponential fashion. Driving 65 mph (100 km/h) vs 75 mph (120 km/h) will reduce fuel consumption by about 15%.
  2. Do Not Accelerate or Brake Hard
  3. Keep Tires Properly Inflated
  4. Use A/C Sparingly
    When the air conditioner is on it puts extra load on the engine forcing more fuel to be used (by about 20%). The defrost position on Subaru vehicles also uses the air conditioner.
  5. Keep Windows Closed
  6. Service Vehicle Regularly
  7. Use Cruise Control
    Maintaining a constant speed over long distances often saves gas.
  8. Avoid Heavy Loads
    Remove items from your vehicle that do not need to be there. Remove the sand bags from your trunk in the spring. Try to pack lightly for long trips.
  9. Avoid Long Idles
    At idle, your vehicle gets 0 miles per gallon. If you anticipate being stopped for more than 1 minute, shut off the car. Restarting the car uses less fuel than letting it idle for this time. If you warm up your vehicle in the winter, try to do so for a minimal amount of time.
  10. Purchase a Fuel Efficient Vehicle