Fuel tips

Get where you’re going efficiently and safely.

Tips and advice to help you save on gas

We recognize that saving money on gas is important to every driver. That’s why we have put together a comprehensive list of tips and advice to help you improve your fuel economy – from what to look for when purchasing a vehicle to changes you can make to your driving habits.

Things to consider when looking for a fuel-efficient vehicle

Think small – generally, the smaller and lighter the vehicle, the more fuel efficient it will be
If you want a sedan or SUV, look for fuel-efficient technology such as a smaller, turbocharged engine with electric accessories, idle-stop, a multi-speed or continuously variable transmission, or a hybrid drive system
Go for the highest L/100 km – quite simply, the more kilometres your car can travel on each litre of gas, the more money you’ll save

Car maintenance
Adjust your tire pressure and increase efficiency by up to 3%.^††

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Driving habits
Turn your AC off and save 1¢–2¢/min.^††

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Smart choices
Take the bus during the week and save the SUV for the weekend.

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Tips to help you on your journey
We’ve put together a few tips, tricks and short cuts to help make getting where you need to go just a little bit easier.

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Tips to help you stay safe around fuel
We believe consumer safety is of the utmost importance. To help keep you and your family safe around fuel, check out our safe handling and storage tips.
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Quality fuels to get you where you’re going
Discover what steps we take to ensure the quality of our fuels.
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Synergy™ gasoline
Get the facts about Synergy gasoline and what grades we offer.
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The right fuel for your vehicle
Get more out of your engine, and your journey, with Esso and Mobil Synergy™ gasoline.
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Synergy™ gasoline
Learn about our Synergy gasoline, powered by 7 key ingredients and engineered to help improve fuel economy.†
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^‡‡Source: The U.S. Department of Energy and Natural Resources Canada

^‡Improvements, such as fuel economy, are based on Synergy-branded gasoline, where and when available, compared to gasoline meeting minimum Canadian government detergency standards. Actual benefits will vary depending on factors such as vehicle type, driving style, and gasoline previously used. Concentration and availability of the 7 Key Ingredients may vary based upon factors beyond our control, including supply disruptions.

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