Gas is expensive and it just seems to keep going up. That means that you need to do as much as you can to get the best gas mileage that you can possibly get from your car. MotivWerks has some tips that can let you do just that.
Check the Air Pressure in Your Tires
Lots of car owners forget all about air pressure until a tire is low. That’s not unusual, but it’s not great for your car’s gas mileage, either. That’s because proper tire inflation gives your car’s tires the best contact possible with the road, which makes the engine run more efficiently.
Take Some Junk out of the Trunk
It’s so easy to toss stuff in the trunk of your car or in the cargo area. But what exactly are you hauling back there, and has it all gotten to be more than you think? It turns out that causing your car’s engine to haul around too much makes it work harder than it has to, which means it burns gas less efficiently.
Get the Oil Changed
What do oil changes have to do with gas mileage? A lot. Your car’s engine needs oil to lubricate the moving parts, keep the engine cool, and keep it clean. All of that helps the engine to work as efficiently as possible, which also means it’s burning gas as efficiently as possible.
Check Your Wheel Alignment
Like air pressure, if your car’s wheels are out of alignment, that means that the tires aren’t properly lined up on the road. Your car’s engine has to work harder to force the tires to move. When that happens, you get worse gas mileage. Double check your car’s owner’s manual to see when your car’s manufacturer recommends that you get your wheels aligned.
Look at Your Driving Habits
How you drive makes a huge difference in your car’s gas mileage. When you take off fast from the light, speed, and wind up having to stop short, that all burns more gas than your car’s engine really has to burn. By adjusting your habits even a tiny bit, you’re able to allow your car’s engine to run much more efficiently.
MotivWerks in Chambersburg, PA can remove the mystery from bad gas mileage for you. With diagnostic testing we can find the problems that are contributing to your car’s issues with burning gas as well as it should. We can also help you to get on a preventative maintenance schedule that works for you.