Today’s Tip from The Green Year: 365 Small Things You Can Do to Make a Big Difference: Get the junk out of your trunk.
“If you’re driving around with the cooler, beach chairs, and charcoal grill from your vacation in your trunk, you’re not getting good gas mileage. An extra 100 pounds in the trunk can reduce your car’s fuel efficiency by up to 2 percent, so take the time to store the gear in the garage.
You can also boost your fuel mileage by removing your roof rack. The extra weight and the aerodynamic drag on the car both negatively affect your fuel efficiency.”
See all of the other tips in our Go Green series.