Top 7 Fuel Efficiency Tips
With a significant spike in gas prices lately, you may be wondering what you can do to save at the pump. Our car dealership at the Lake of the Ozarks has a few ideas in mind! If you're curious as to how you can be more fuel-efficient with your vehicle, keep reading for some top tips!
1. Pace your Acceleration
Flooring your gas pedal burns a lot of gas very quickly. You will be much better off if you accelerate slowly, allowing your vehicle to take its time moving through the different gears.
2. Turn Off Your Engine
If you're just running in somewhere for something quick, it can be tempting to leave your vehicle running. It's actually a waste of fuel doing so. When your car is parked but the engine is running, you're burning gas at 0 miles per gallon. Starting your engine requires a little extra gas as well, but if you're going to be sitting in the same place for more than thirty seconds, you will burn less gas restarting your engine than you would idling.
3. Roll Your Windows Up
If your windows are down, your car will have greater air resistance. Rolling your windows up makes your vehicle more streamlined, which will improve your MPG.
4. Bypass Stoplights
Having to stop at a red light means you have to brake and then accelerate again, which burns extra gas. If you know of an alternate route that has fewer stoplights and/or stop signs, take it!
5. Change Your Engine Air Filter on a Regular Basis
If the air filter is dirty or clogged, your engine has to work harder to get the air circulation that it needs. By changing your engine air filter at consistent intervals, you will be able to make your engine more efficient.
6. Ensure Your Tires are Properly Inflated
When is the last time you checked your tire pressure? Keeping your tires properly inflated not only increases their lifespans, but it can also help you keep your MPG up. Driving on under-inflated tires, on the other hand, can hurt your fuel economy.
7. Lighten Your Load
Carrying a heavy load causes your engine to work harder, which decreases your fuel economy. There's not much you can do about this on big road trips, but you can use this tip to your advantage by taking the extra junk out of the backseat while you're driving around town.
If you've practiced these fuel efficiency tips and you're still itching to decrease your fuel consumption, it may be time to trade your vehicle in for a new or pre-owned vehicle for sale at the Lake of the Ozarks. Our sales team here at Hulett Chevrolet Buick GMC in Camdenton will be happy to help you find a vehicle with the fuel efficiency features you're after. Stop by our lot today to check out our fantastic selection!
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