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Services to Keep Your Road Trips Smooth Auto Buying Program Fuel Center Roadside Assistance Tires More Member Services Auctions Check Printing Health Care Services Merchant Credit Processing Optical Personal Services Pharmacy Photo Center Sam's Club Credit Service Plans Travel DRIVE MORE EFFICIENTLY Drive Sensibly: Aggressive driving wastes gas. Speeding, rapid acceleration and braking can lower your gas mileage. Observe the Speed Limit: Exceeding 60 mph can lower your gas mileage. The more miles over 60 mph you drive, the lower your gas mileage can be. Remove Excess Weight: Avoid keeping unnecessary items in your vehicle, especially heavy ones. For example, an extra 100 pounds can reduce your MPG. Avoid Excessive Idling: When you sit in traffic or in line idling, your car is getting 0 miles per gallon. Try to avoid peak rush hours or long lines to maximize your gas mileage. Use Cruise Control: Using cruise control on the highway helps you maintain a constant speed and, in most cases, will save gas. Use Overdrive Gears: When you use overdrive gearing, your engine speed goes down. This will save you gas and reduce engine wear. PLAN AND COMBINE TRIPS Commute: Stagger your work hours to avoid peak rush hours. Consider telecommuting (working from home) if your employer permits it. Take advantage of carpools and ride-share programs to cut weekly fuel costs in half as well as to have access to HOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lanes if your area has them. Or, consider public transit if it is available. Travel with Less Cargo: A roof rack or carrier provides additional cargo space; however, a loaded roof can decrease your fuel economy. Reduce aerodynamic drag and improve your fuel economy by placing items inside your trunk whenever possible. KEEP YOUR CAR IN SHAPE Keep Your Engine Properly Tuned: Proper maintenance can improve gas mileage. Check and Replace Air Filters Regularly: Replacing a clogged air filter can improve your gas mileage. Keep Tires Properly Inflated: Keep your tires inflated to the proper pressure and your gas mileage will also improve. Use the Recommended Grade of Motor Oil: Improve your gas mileage by using the manufacturer's recommended grade of motor oil. Also, look for motor oil that says "Energy Conserving" on the API performance symbol to be sure it contains friction-reducing additives.

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