We all want more bang out of our buck. The
following is a list of 5 ways you can increase the miles per gallon of your
vehicle, thereby saving you money at the pump.
1. Tighten the gas cap. About 17
percent of the vehicles on the roads have gas caps that are either damaged,
loose or are missing altogether, causing 147 million gallons of gas to vaporize
every year. Protect those valuable gallons by turning your cap until you hear
it click three times.
2. Keep tires at proper inflation
levels. Under inflated tires not only wear out more quickly, but also create
more resistance, increasing fuel consumption. Find the proper tire pressure measurement
for your car in the Owner’s Manual, on the inside edge of the driver's side
door, attached to the glove box door, inside the trunk’s lid or inside the door
to the gas tank.
3. Check spark plugs. A vital part of
an engine’s combustion process, spark plugs fail over time due to a number of factors.
When you inspect and replace spark plugs as needed, you will increase your car’s
fuel economy, by as much a few miles per gallon!
4. Keep air filters clean. Air is
drawn into the engine as a critical part of the combustion process. The engine
air filter captures airborne contaminants such as dirt, dust and even bugs
before they can enter the engine. A dirty, clogged engine air filter can
contribute to poor overall engine performance.
5. Get regular oil changes with motor
oil that is right for your car. Use the type of oil that is recommended by your
car’s manufacturer, and you will increase your gas mileage by up to two
percent.
Photo Credit: "Dawn Endico"
No comments:
Post a Comment