Community Services

Have car tuned regularly.
Keep air filters clean
Check tire pressure regularly--under-inflated tires waste gas.
Use air conditioning sparingly, if at all.
Don't carry excess gear. It increases weight and wastes gas.
Don't put baggage on top of car--it creates wind drag, thus uses more gas.
Buy a new car on the basis of purchase price plus operating expenses over expected life.
Buy a light weight car and only those accessories you really need to reduce weight and increase fuel economy.
Consider a manual shift, a fuel injection system and radial ply tires for less rolling friction.
Consider a light exterior color.
Save errand for one trip.
Combine trips with friends.
Schedule trips to avoid rush hour traffic.
Patronize one stop shopping centers.
Use public transportation, or join a carpool to get to work.
When you do drive, avoid heavily trafficked routes.

**Energy Conservation Tips provided by the Indiana Family & Social Services Administration