Make The Most of Your Fuel Economy
Did you know that how you drive directly affects your fuel economy and how quickly your gas tank drains? To stretch your fuel budget, it’s important to be mindful of the best ways to improve your vehicle’s fuel economy. Below are some tips we recommend for driving to promote better fuel efficiency.
How Can I Drive More Efficiently and Save Money at the Gas Pump?
- Adjust How Your Drive – You can get the most out of your vehicle’s fuel economy by adjusting how you drive. Aggressive driving like speeding, braking suddenly, and rapid acceleration all negatively affect your gas mileage. Sensible driving is not only safer, but it can improve your fuel economy if you stick to speed limits on the highway.
- Reduce the Drag – If you are traveling, try to avoid putting items on your roof’s top rack. At highway speeds, this can cause drag against the wind. That means your engine is working harder AND using more fuel.
- Take What is Necessary – This goes hand in hand with avoiding overloading your vehicle with too much extra weight. Not going to the golf course? Remove your golf clubs from the car. Child not along for the day? Take out the baby stroller you won’t be using. The savings for this may not be much, but it all adds up.
- Combine or Reduce Trips – One very easy way to reduce fuel usage and save money is by combining your trips, when possible. This is also a great time-saver! Further reduce your driving by walking or just by staying home!
Services You Can Do to Improve Fuel Economy
There are also a few tips and tricks to improving fuel economy by bringing your vehicle into the service center. If your check engine light is on, it is important to get that checked out. Things like a bad oxygen sensor or ignition coil can directly affect the efficiency of your vehicle. Having your engine filters and air filters changed so they are working efficiently can also improve your fuel economy and the quality of your cabin air. We also advise having your tires properly inflated to the recommended air pressure. Schedule your appointment at Thelen Kia today!
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