1. Department of Energy Energy Savers PowerPoint: Driving and Car Maintenance 10 of 12

2. This 12 part PowerPoint series is taken directly from Energy Savers Booklet, Tips on Saving Energy & Money at Home, U.S. Department of Energy

3. Contents 1. Save Energy and Money Today 2. Your Home’s Energy Use 3. Insulation and Sealing Air Leaks 4. Heating and Cooling 5. Water Heating 6. Windows 7. Lighting 8. Appliances 9. Home Office and Home Electronics 10. Driving and Car Maintenance 11. Renewable Energy 12. References

4. Driving and Car Maintenance This presentation will show you how easy it is to reduce your energy use on the road. Easy, practical solutions include tips you can use today with your car and driving habits.

5. Driving and Car Maintenance Reduce energy demandCut amount of resources neededCreate less greenhouse gas emissionsReduce utility bills

6. Transportation Costs Transportation accounts for 67% of U.S. oil use―mainly in the form of gasoline

7. Driving Tips 6 easy low-cost and no-cost ways to save energy

8. Driving Tips

9. Aggressive driving wastes gasoline

10. Driving Tips Avoid high speeds. Above 60 mph, gas mileage drops rapidly.

11. Driving Tips Clear out your car Extra weight decreases mileage by 1% to 2% for every 100 pounds

12. Driving Tips Reduce drag by placing items inside the car rather than on roof racks – A loaded roof rack can decrease your fuel economy by ≥ 5%

13. Driving Tips Check into telecommuting, carpooling and public transit

14. Car Maintenance Tips Car Maintenance Checklist Use the right grade of motor oil for your car The wrong motor oil can lower mileage by 1% to 2%

15. Car Maintenance Tips Car Maintenance Checklist Use the right grade of motor oil for car Keep tires properly inflated and aligned Improves mileage by ~3.3%

16. Car Maintenance Tips Car Maintenance Checklist Use the right grade of motor oil for car Keep tires properly inflated and aligned Get regular tune-ups and maintenance checks

17. Car Maintenance Tips Car Maintenance Checklist Use the right grade of motor oil for car Keep tires properly inflated and aligned Get regular tune-ups and maintenance checks Replace clogged air filters

18. Car Maintenance Tips Car Maintenance Checklist Use the right grade of motor oil for car Keep tires properly inflated and aligned Get regular tune-ups and maintenance checks Replace clogged air filters Combine errands into one trip Several short trips, each one taken from a cold start, can use twice as much fuel as one trip covering the same distance when the engine is warm.

19. Long-Term Savings Tip Consider buying a highly fuel-efficient vehicle

20. Long-Term Savings Tip

21. Summary