Toyota Corolla
Speed Demon or Mileage Maniac?
Submitted by dan on Thu, 06/25/2009 - 10:58amI'm the latter. Which one are you? How fast we drive can have a huge effect on the efficiency of our cars. It's possible to save alot by changing a few little habits. How much savings, you ask? Take for example my Toyota Corolla. It's rated at 26/36 mpg. When driving it hard it gets about 26-27 mpg. When driving easy it jumps up to 32-33mpg. At today's gas prices that makes a difference of about $230 per year. For you, those figures will be different depending on your car and how much you drive. Attached is a spreadsheet which you may use to calculate the savings found by becoming a Mileage Maniac! Also, here are a few tips to help you go a little farther on what's in your tank! ... keep reading...




