Toyota Offers Fuel-Saving Tips for Texas Drivers

DALLAS, July 1 -- With gasoline prices still high, Toyota offers these fuel-saving tips for Texas drivers for the July 4th holiday: 


    -- Control vehicle and engine speed -- The difference between driving
       55 mph and 65 mph is approximately one mile per gallon of fuel.
    -- Use cruise control -- Average drivers using cruise control can obtain
       up to a six percent increase in fuel economy.
    -- Limit idling -- Keep cool-down time to a minimum.  Use sun shades to
       help block the greenhouse effect inside the vehicle.
    -- Think ahead -- Use vehicle's momentum instead of fuel to pick up speed
       on downgrades.
    -- Plan accordingly -- Avoid rush hours or major road construction as much
       as possible.
    -- Check tires -- Be sure your tires are properly inflated and are rotated
       regularly.
    -- Regular maintenance -- Change your air filter at recommended intervals.
       A clogged air filter can cause up to a 10 percent increase in fuel
       consumption.