5 gas mileage tips from AutoZone

AUTOZONE OFFERS FIVE QUICK TIPS FOR BETTER GAS MILEAGE

Memphis, Tenn. (May 11, 2001) – As gas prices continue their upward climb and 
families struggle to plan affordable summer vacations, consumers are exploring 
options to combat the pain at the pumps. The most effective weapon and the 
suggested first line of defense is a full tune-up, but there are several other 
ways drivers can beat high gas prices.

AutoZone suggests five effective ways to maximize fuel efficiency:

1. Make sure your air, oil and fuel filters are clean. And when you change your 
oil, try using a lighter grade motor oil. The whole job—the new filters and an 
oil change—costs less than two tanks of gas.
2. Use fuel additives. Over time, carbon builds up around your fuel injectors 
and blocks the flow of gas into your engine. If you pour fuel injector cleaner 
into your gas tank, your vehicle will burn fuel more efficiently and engine 
performance will increase. 
3. Pack light! Extra weight kills your fuel efficiency. In fact, every 200 
pounds of unnecessary weight shaves one mile per gallon off your gas mileage.
4. Properly inflate your tires. According to the Department of Energy, every 
pound per square inch of tire under-inflation wastes 4 million gallons of gas 
per day in the U.S.
5. Accelerate and brake smoothly. If you smooth out your driving, you’ll lower 
your vehicle’s demands for fuel.

"This isn’t rocket science," says Lesley Hartney, AutoZone’s vice president of 
communications and training. "There are several easy steps drivers can take to 
increase their gas mileage. And by doing the job yourself, you can save even 
more cash."