Drive smarter this summer with a new Acura model from Acura of Sherman Oaks. While our new Acura cars are known for their fuel efficiency, you can reduce your trips to the pump and your environmental impact by utilizing certain driving habits. These three simple adjustments in your driving routine can go a long way in improving fuel economy.
Gentle Acceleration and Braking
Aggressive driving is not only bad for your mental health and safety, but it also wastes fuel. Avoid flooring the accelerator pedal when the light turns green and resist the urge to brake hard at the last second. Instead, focus on smooth, gradual acceleration and stopping, as doing so both saves fuel and helps your vehicle components last longer. When you see a stop sign or red light in the distance, ease off the accelerator early and coast to a stop.
Maintain a Steady Speed on the Highway
Are you hitting the highway for a summer road trip? Avoid constant speed fluctuations as much as possible. Your Acura car likely contains an advanced cruise control system called Adaptive Cruise Control™. This useful system helps you manage speed smoothly in various levels of traffic. Also, driving at excessively high speeds dramatically increases fuel consumption due to aerodynamic drag.
Anticipate Traffic Flow
When you’re navigating busy Sherman Oaks roads, constantly reacting to the car in front of you burns fuel. Instead, try to look further down the road to anticipate red lights changing to green, time merges smoothly, and watch for slowing traffic. Remember, gentle acceleration and braking are a great way to improve fuel economy.
Shop for a Fuel-Efficient Acura Model in Sherman Oaks, CA
In addition to practicing the above driving habits, you can purchase a new fuel-efficient Acura model here at Acura of Sherman Oaks. Or eliminate trips to the gas station altogether by getting behind the wheel of the all-electric Acura ZDX. The choice is yours at Acura of Sherman Oaks!
