6 Ways to Maximize Your Car's Fuel Efficiency

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As the cost of fuel continues to increase, there's been more concern about how to get more fuel efficiency out of your vehicle. By taking a few simple steps and changing your driving habits along with maintaining your vehicle, you can greatly improve the fuel efficiency of your car, truck or SUV. Our dealership is excited to present six effective ways to maximize your car's fuel efficiency. 

Conservative driving

Try to drive at a steady pace and avoid doing things like speeding unnecessarily, rapid acceleration, and excessive braking. By doing so you can lower your gas mileage up to 33% on the highway and 5% around town. Try to map out your route and anticipate stops so that you can avoid sudden breaking.

Properly Inflated Tires

You'll find that when the tires of your vehicle are not properly inflated this creates more role resistance, thus making your engine work harder and use more fuel. Periodically check your tire pressure and keep them inflated to recommended levels to improve your gas mileage. 

Reduce Excess Weight

Is there a lot of excess items and materials in your vehicle cabin or in the trunk? This extra weight can decrease fuel efficiency. It's important to note that for every 100 lb of weight fuel economy drops by around 1%. Removing items that are not needed can lighten the load and help you save on gas. 

Cruise Control

When you're on the highway turning on cruise control can help maintain a steady speed which then helps to improve fuel efficiency. This helps a lot when you're driving on flat terrain so that your engine doesn't have to work hard to keep a steady speed. 

Limit Air Conditioning

Although you would like to keep comfortable inside your car, using air conditioning can strain your engine especially at lower speeds which can increase fuel consumption. Try to use the AC sparingly or use the vehicle's ventilation system. If it's hot outside, consider using the recirculation mode.

Regular Maintenance

Keeping a checklist of maintenance items and regularly maintaining your vehicle helps to improve fuel efficiency. This includes getting regular oil changes, replacing air filters and keeping your engine tuned to help improve gas mileage. 

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Our team of certified service technicians can help identify areas of your vehicle that can be serviced to help improve fuel efficiency. We serve Portage, Kalamazoo, Marshall and surrounding areas. Contact us to learn more and to schedule a maintenance appointment today! 

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