Keeping Your Vehicle Fuel-Efficient

Nowadays, the cost of fuel seems to be on the rise so you may wondering what is the best method to make your vehicle more fuel efficient right? There are a few ways that you can keep your vehicle as fuel-efficient as possible.

1.  Regular Vehicle Inspection for Fuel-Efficiency

By having a regularly inspected and in proper running condition for your vehicle is the first key to fuel efficiency.  Do you know that things like a clogged air filter, worn spark plugs, a dirty throttle body, clogged fuel filter, or dirty oil, not keeping tires properly inflated, can actually reduce the fuel efficiency of your vehicle. Moreover, addressing driver alerts such as the Check Engine or Service Engine soon light may also help to increase fuel efficiency.  Also, have your gas cap checked regularly to make sure that the seal is not allowing fuel to escape and vaporize.

During these inspections, we would advise having tire pressure checked and adjusted as needed and proper alignment of your vehicle checked.  It is crucial to be aware of anything that can cause your vehicle to work harder or cause undue drag.  Thus, under or over-inflated tires can definitely hinder the gas mileage that you get on the road.

2. Keep Your Vehicle Light

Unclutter your vehicle, if you are driving around with your vehicle loaded down it can cause more work for your vehicle.  Lastly, look at your driving habits, are you racing to the stops or taking off fast from a stop?  Gradually letting your vehicle reach the desired speed conserves more fuel and is easier on the wear and tear of the vehicle.  We would also advise you to avoid excessive idling, while your car is running and not moving you are getting 0 miles to the gallon, no matter how fuel-efficient your vehicle is.

As a conclusion, if you carefully maintain and drive your vehicle, it can save you money at the fuel pump and on the repairs of your vehicle.  With a well maintained vehicle, it will increases not only its safety but also the reliability, and longevity of that vehicle.