You’re Paying For Quick Acceleration

It seems the sweltering hot weather is finally beginning to break. As a result, it is the perfect time to drive with the windows rolled down. However, if driving with your windows down is what brings you joy, know that it also may be bringing you extra costs at the fuel pump. While traveling in the city it is actually more cost effective to cool your car by opening the windows. However, when it comes to highway driving, leaving your windows open is like throwing money out the window.

Each Toyota car or truck is built with fuel efficiency in mind. However, much of the fuel efficiency of your St. Louis used Toyota car or truck is dependent on your habits. By habitually driving on the highway with your windows down, you drastically reduce the aerodynamics, and increase the drag. This results in less-than- par fuel economy. However, by simply sticking to the habit of rolling up the windows as you enter the highway you allow your used Toyota car or truck to achieve its highest efficiency potential.

There are other factors which contribute to the fuel economy of your car. Believe it or not both acceleration and deceleration affect your efficiency. When accelerating, try to achieve a smooth and steady acceleration. Your brakes should be used only when necessary. You will achieve a higher fuel economy if you use your vehicle’s natural ability to slow down, whenever possible. This is using the energy already generated by the engine, rather than just wasting it by slamming on the brakes. Avoid startling braking or accelerating at all costs. These efforts may be minimal but can save you greatly at the pump.