Toyota of Clermont walks you through how to save on gas and improve your fuel efficiency this summer. Read on for more information!

1. How to get the most miles
out of your tank
Toyota of Clermont

2. Spend more time on the road and less at the pump
• Forking over more and more money on gas is sure to put
a damper on anyone’s summer. Thankfully, Toyota of
Clermont has an easy step-by-step guide for boosting fuel
efficiency so you can spend more time getting where you
want to go and less at the pump.

3. Step #1: Drive the speed limit
• It may feel like driving the speed limit makes any trip
seem like forever, but with a little patience this habit can
really improve your fuel efficiency. Stressing your RPMs
and making your engine work much harder than
necessary is a surefire way to burn more gas in your
Clermont Toyota.

4. Step #2: Know when to roll your windows down
• Living in Florida, we all know it gets hot out and A/C is always there to
save the day. But, using your A/C actually decreases your fuel
economy by making the engine work harder. Our expert service
technicians recommend that you roll your windows down to save on
gas, but only when necessary. Driving at low speeds in the city or on
back roads will help save gas, but when driving at higher speeds it’s
best to roll your windows up and use the A/C to stay cool and reduce
drag.

5. Step #3: Don’t drive aggressively
• Sitting in Clermont traffic makes it easy to get frustrated.
However, keeping calm will help boost your gas mileage
as you’ll be less likely to accelerate or decelerate
erratically. Not only will this help your fuel efficiency, but
it’ll keep you and other drivers safe.

6. Step #4: Use cruise control
• When driving for long stretches on the highway, use
cruise control. This standard feature in most Clermont
Toyotas locks your vehicle’s speed and burns fuel more
steadily than accelerating and decelerating.

7. Step #5: Lighten the load
• Exterior accessories like roof racks and towing equipment
can hinder your fuel efficiency by increasing drag or
adding too much weight to your Clermont Toyota. If you
don’t need it, ditch it to save you on gas and time.

8. Step #6: Clean out the clutter
• While we’re on the subject of lightening the load, it’s easy
to forget that things in your trunk and cargo space add a
significant amount of weight to your vehicle. This extra
weight makes your engine have to work harder and
therefor decrease your fuel efficiency.

9. Step #7: Keep up with maintenance
• Putting off that oil or tire change is going to bite back at
your fuel efficiency if left unchecked. By keeping up with
your vehicle’s maintenance, your Clermont Toyota engine
can perform optimally and save you on fuel costs.

10. Step #8: Run efficient errands
• Going out to run errands can empty your tank quickly
between all of the back and forth driving. Before you head
out, make sure to plan your destinations and find the
shortest route to all stops to avoid making return trips
home before you’re finished.

11. Losing fuel too fast?
• If your Clermont Toyota is still experiencing fuel efficiency
issues after following these steps, we can help! Toyota of
Clermont’s expert service technicians can fix your fuel
efficiency issues and answer any questions to get you
back on the road quickly. Give us a call at (352) 404 –
7000 to schedule an appointment or visit us at 16851
State Road 50. We’re just off the Florida Turnpike and
open seven days a week for your convenience!