Gas Mileage

Gas mileage is a key factor when you purchase a vehicle. You want to be sure and purchase a vehicle with great gas mileage. There are ways to improve your gas mileage helping you to achieve the best gas mileage your car can deliver. Drive more efficiently which means don’t speed and don’t gun the gas pedal. If you keep many unnecessary items in the trunk of your car, take them out. Excess weight in your vehicle could reduce your gas mileage by up to two percent. Another way to improve your vehicles gas mileage is by keeping your car up to date on all repairs and maintenance. Be sure and replace your air filter, there are less restrictive air filters that will help you get better gas mileage.

One of the biggest myths is that you will get better gas mileage if you don’t run your air conditioner. That’s a false statement, because if you’re not running you’re air conditioner then you obviously have your windows down causing more wind drag inside the car, thus slowing your down and not improving your gas mileage. Double check your tire pressure; under-inflated tires can lower your gas mileage. If you are unsure of how much air should be in your tires there is a sticker usually found on the driver’s side door jamb which will tell you the correct tire pressure. The fuel you choose to put inside your vehicle plays apart in the gas mileage you will achieve. 87 octane fuel is what is recommended for newer cars but if you use higher octane fuel, yes it will cost you more at the pump, but overall this is a better choice for your vehicle. There have been reports that you do actually get better gas mileage by using higher octane fuel and it also helps your engine to run better.