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Hurricane Irma: 8 tips to max out fuel you have

No lines, no waiting, but no gas at the Marathon station at Belvedere Road and Lake Avenue in West Palm Beach, which was sold out Tuesday afternoon, September 5, 2017. (Lannis Waters / The Palm Beach Post)
No lines, no waiting, but no gas at the Marathon station at Belvedere Road and Lake Avenue in West Palm Beach, which was sold out Tuesday afternoon, September 5, 2017. (Lannis Waters / The Palm Beach Post)
By Antonio Fins
Sept 6, 2017

Here are eight tips from AAA to squeeze as much as you can of the fuel in your tank right now.

  • Accelerate gradually. Avoid jackrabbit starts.
  • Anticipate your stops. When approaching a red light, let your foot off the gas as early as possible.
  • In summer, drive during cooler parts of the day. Cooler, denser air can boost power and mileage.
  • Avoid long warm-ups in the morning. They're unnecessary and waste fuel.
  • Use air conditioning. Today's air conditioners create less drag on the engine than driving with the windows open.
  • Maintain recommended tire pressure. Low pressure reduces fuel economy and can damage tires.
  • Keep the air filter clean. Clogged filters reduce fuel economy and increase exhaust emissions.
  • Drive the speed limit.

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