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Improving Fuel Economy

Much of your car's fuel economy is up to you and how well you take care of your vehicle. If you want to improve your car's fuel economy, there are several things to consider. The size of the engine will have the most impact on your gas mileage, but the rest is truly up to you.
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Get Better Gas Mileage With These 4 Tips

Drive Appropriately

Your driving habits will play a large role in how well your car does on gas. Excessive speed and flooring the gas coming off of a stop will waste a large amount of fuel. Take off gradually and keep your speed within the legal limits and you will see a dramatic improvement in your gas mileage. Driving appropriately not only saves on gas mileage it also saves on the wear and tear of all the moving parts of your vehicle as well.

    Maintain Your Tires

    Maintain your tires by checking air pressure and monitoring tread wear often. If you notice that a tire is damaged, replace it as soon as possible. Rotate your tires according to schedule and have them balanced according to the manufacturer's recommendation. Regular tire maintenance is essential, not only for maximum fuel efficiency but also for safety reasons. Your tires control how well your car handles and stops on the roadways.

      Lighten Your Vehicle and/or Hauling Weight

      The amount of weight your vehicle hauls will have a direct impact on your gas mileage. Keep your loads as light as possible and remove anything that isn't necessary when you drive your vehicle. Heavy loads will also affect how your vehicle handles in the long-run.

        Keep Up With Vehicle Maintenance

        Follow your car's recommended maintenance schedule! This will reduce the wear and tear on your engine and keep it running as smoothly as possible. An engine that runs at maximum efficiency requires less fuel and will burn much cleaner than an engine that isn't properly maintained. There is no such this as a maintenance-free car!

          Improving Your Vehicle’s MPG With Cable Dahmer Chevrolet of Independence

          If you want to keep your fuel usage as low as possible, there are several things to remember. With proper care and maintenance, your car will run efficiently and use less fuel over its lifetime. Your car's fuel economy is the result of several different things. To save fuel, it's up to you to properly maintain and care for it. The more effort you put into caring for your vehicle, the longer it will last. It will also improve your fuel efficiency.
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