Observe The Speed Limit
Written on July 15, 2008. Written by Zac.
While each vehicle reaches its optimal fuel economy at a different speed (or range of speeds), gas mileage usually decreases rapidly at speeds above 60 mph.
You can assume that each 5 mph you drive over 60 mph is like paying an additional $0.30 per gallon for gas.
Observing the speed limit is also safer.
| Fuel Economy Benefit: |
7-23%
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| Equivalent Gasoline Savings: |
$0.29-$0.94/gallon
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