Tire Care & Safety
Tire Inflation and Vehicle Fuel Economy
Useful Information about Passenger Vehicle Fuel Economy and Tire Performance
Vehicle operating cost is a major consideration for drivers each and every day. Yokohama would like to provide you with special tips to help you save money, optimize tire energy efficiency and maximize tire service life.
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Additional fuel conservation tips:
- Conservative driving at speed the limit may improve MPG by 5% in the city and by 33% on the highway.
- A reduction of 100 pounds of weight in your trunk, (such as tools or sporting equipment) can lead to 1 to 2% better MPG.
- Vehicle maintenance:
| Maintenance Item | Contribution to Improved MPG |
| Clean Air Filter | approximately 10% better mpg |
| Tune-Up | approximately 4% better mpg |
| Corrected Wheel Toe | approximately 3% better mpg |
| Clean Engine Oil | approximately 1–2% better mpg |