Hurricane Irma: 8 tips to max out fuel you have

Here are eight tips from AAA to squeeze as much as you can of the fuel in your tank right now.

• Accelerate gradually. Avoid jackrabbit starts.
• Anticipate your stops. When approaching a red light, let your foot off the gas as early as possible.
• In summer, drive during cooler parts of the day. Cooler, denser air can boost power and mileage.
• Avoid long warm-ups in the morning. They're unnecessary and waste fuel.
• Use air conditioning. Today's air conditioners create less drag on the engine than driving with the windows open.
• Maintain recommended tire pressure. Low pressure reduces fuel economy and can damage tires.
• Keep the air filter clean. Clogged filters reduce fuel economy and increase exhaust emissions.
• Drive the speed limit.