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Whether you are road tripping across the country or just making the morning commute, you should always try to drive green. Driving green means adopting a few simple, inexpensive driving habits to decrease the amount of fuel you use and put more money in your pocket.- Get the junk out of your trunk. When you carry extra weight, your vehicle must work harder � use more fuel to move. - Don't go to low. Check tire pressure once a month and keep tires property inflated and you can save up to a tank of gas a year. - Slow down and save. Every five miles over 60 mph can cost you up to an additional 30 cents a gallon. - Don't be a jackrabbit. Abrupt starts and hard stops may only save you a few seconds of time but they can increase fuel consumption by 40%. - Change your oil. Changing your oil regularly can result in better gas mileage. - Idling is not ideal. Turn off your engine if you are waiting for more than a couple minutes. - Be smart when you cool. At speeds less than 40 mph, roll down windows; more than 40 mph, use AC. - Use the cruise. Use cruise control for more than 10,000 miles a year and save yourself 60 gallons of fuel. - Let your car breathe. A clogged air filter can cut mileage by 10%. - Don't drip and drive. Tightening up your fuel cap can prevent leakage of up to 30 gallons of gas a year. (Image provided by Buncombe County.)
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