Tuesday, September 06, 2011 Tips for Smarter Driving
 Fuel is a major expense for any fleet, but there are steps you and your drivers can take now that can help increase fuel efficiency.
John and Helen Taylor, known as the world's most fuel efficient couple, hold 89 world records and travel the world stretching the boundaries of fuel efficiency, are here to help others do the same. Shell has partnered with the Taylors to bring you their tip, called the MAP. It includes:
Maintenance
Perform smart maintenance before you drive, including:
• Make sure tires are not over- or under-inflated. Proper air pressure cuts down on fuel used while driving. Keeping tires at the correct pressure can improve your gasoline mileage by more than 3 percent.
• Keep your engine well tuned and repair problems immediately.
Actions
Practice smart actions and behaviors while you're behind the wheel:
• Avoid the highs and find the lows. Speeding, rapid acceleration and braking can lower gasoline mileage by five percent at lower speeds and by 33 percent at highway speeds.
• Also, avoid idling. Idling gets zero miles per gallon.
Products
Purchase smart products at the right price without sacrificing quality:
• Choose a high-quality gasoline. Lower-quality gasolines can leave harmful carbon deposits or "gunk," which can build up on intake valves and fuel injectors.
The complete MAP can be found at www.Shell.us/smarterdriving.
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