Do you want to improve your fuel economy on your current car, truck or SUV? There are four easy things you can do to boost your fuel economy!
- 1. Make sure your tires are properly inflated. Having your tires properly inflated can reduce the amount of fuel your car consumes by up to 3%.
- 2. Regular engine maintenance. By making sure that your engine is properly taken care of and running smoothly for maximum efficiency. Keep your spark plugs in good working order, change your oil and oil filter, and change your air filter regularly.
- 3. Cruise control. Use cruise control as much as possible. Keeping your vehicle at a constant speed versus speeding up and slowing down requires much less effort and fuel.
- 4. Don’t speed. Speeding may be the biggest factor in poor fuel economy. You need more gas to go faster, you are creating more drag on your car and causing your engine to work harder. Speeding can lower fuel economy by up to 33%.
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