Driver's Tips on Maximizing your Mileage

 We all want the best performance out of our vehicles. And sitting behind the wheel of a Toyota already gives you a leg up. That’s because every one of our cars, SUVs, trucks and hybrids are designed to provide you with long-lasting vehicle performance. Making sure you get the most out of your vehicle is a priority for us, so follow these helpful driver tips and start getting the best out of your Toyota!

• Everyone wants to burn less fuel. So when you’re on the open highway, use your Toyota’s cruise control (if equipped).
  
  
• Slow down for hills. Maintaining your speed up a hill means opening your vehicle’s throttle, which burns more gas. On down hills, use gravity to help increase speed and improve fuel economy.
  
  
• You should only accelerate when you have to, and only as much as you need to. Avoid jackrabbit starts, bring your Toyota to speed with a light right foot, and maintain smooth progress on the road.
  
  
• When you need to slow down or stop, get off the gas as soon as you can. Use your brakes when you need to, but allow the other forces working on your vehicle to help slow you down.
  
  
• Keep your windows closed whenever you can. This’ll help to decrease drag. For climate control, use your vehicle’s air conditioning. It’s the better way to go.
  
  
• Keep an eye on tire pressure - losing just a few pounds of pressure in your tires can hurt fuel economy and shorten tire life significantly.

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