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How To Drive Green And Save On Gas Mileage

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Drivers and manufacturers are both embracing the eco-friendly tools because they help lower C02 emissions and achieve better gas mileage. However, none of these tools will help drivers that intentionally or unintentionally sabotage their own fuel economy. Proven Tips to Increase Gas Mileage. Don’t Idle.

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Why Those EPA Mileage Estimates Do Not Add Up

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Despite all of those tangibles, fuel economy is still only an estimate. Let’s take a look at a few reasons why your vehicle’s actual fuel economy may not add up to the advertised fuel estimates. We all know that city driving lowers fuel economy. The weather will rob your fuel economy as well.

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Review: 2012 Kia Sorrento

Saving With Shellie

Drives Like a Car – This may be a con for some people but I personally loved it. This also helps with the gas mileage making it an affordable SUV to fill up. It won’t guzzle gas like some other 7-seater SUVs. The official EPA Fuel Economy is 20 MPG in the City and 26 MPG on the highway.

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