Everybody wants to get the best possible gas mileage, right? Keeton Auto Repair has some tips that can help you to do just that.
Watch Your Driving Habits
The factor influencing gas mileage over which you have the most control is how you drive. If you’ve got a lead foot and tend to drive aggressively, that’s going to affect how your car’s engine is able to use the gas you put in the tank. Slowing down just a little bit as well as avoiding jackrabbit starts and sudden stops all help a lot.
Use Cruise Control Properly
One of the features in your car that might help you to avoid speeding is cruise control. Cruise control can improve your car’s gas mileage quite a bit, but you have to use it properly. It’s never a good or safe plan to use cruise control when it’s raining out or when you’re doing a lot of stop and go driving. Also, hills take away the advantages that cruise control offers in terms of gas mileage, so skip it then, too.
Pay Attention to Tire and Wheel Maintenance
Tire and wheel maintenance is crucial for the best possible engine performance and therefore gas mileage. When your wheels aren’t properly aligned, the engine is having to fight harder to move the car on your tires. Also, improper tire inflation has a huge impact on gas mileage for some of the same reasons. Keep up with tire and wheel maintenance and you’ll see a difference at the pump.
Don’t Skip Routine Services
But it’s not just wheels and tires that help you to have the best possible gas mileage. All of the services that are listed in your car’s owner’s manual are there for a reason. They help to protect the various systems in your car, including the engine, and help them all to run as perfectly as possible.
Get Gas at Cooler Times of Day
When you get gas matters and can ensure that you’re getting more gas for your dollars. That’s especially important as gas prices rise. Getting gas when it’s cooler outside ensures that the fuel is as dense as possible and you’re not experiencing as much evaporation before the gas even hits your gas tank.
If you’re ready to get on a preventative maintenance schedule, give Keaton Auto Repair in Overland Park, KS a call. We’ll take a look at what needs to be done and help you to maximize your gas mileage.
