Maintenance tips to reduce gas mileage
Gas is nearing $3.00 a gallon again and maintenance is key in reducing gas consumption in your vehicle. As summer approaches and road trips (whether it be near or far) are in our future with the summer weather approaching. We wan to guide you with some tips that will help with gas consumption. Making maintenance a regular priority will increase your gas consumption.
Spark Plugs are responsible for igniting the air/fuel mixture in the engine’s combustion chamber, spark plugs experience a performance dip as they get older. Replacing these parts helps the engine run cleaner and more efficiently. It’s best to have the spark plugs replaced at 60,000 miles if you have never had them replaced before.
Oxygen Sensor monitors exhaust flow and sends the information to the engine computer, which adjusts the fuel injection level as needed. If the oxygen sensor is faulty and the data it produces are inaccurate, the fuel injector could cause fuel efficiency to plummet by as much as 40 percent. It’s best to have the oxygen sensor replaced at 100,000 miles or any time it’s deemed faulty.
Motor Oil helps reduce friction in the engine. To improve gas mileage by 1 to 2 percent. Follow the maintenace schedule recommended by the manufacturer to not only improve efficiency, but also prevent unexpected breakdowns.
Air Filter - the air entering the engine is full of dirt and dust. The filter stops this debris from entering the engine, but it becomes dirty over time. By replacing the air filter every time you have an oil change, you improve your car’s fuel economy and acceleration performance.
Tires are one of the most basic components of any vehicle, the tires are responsible for providing traction and handling. If your tires are worn, misaligned or underinflated, your fuel efficiency suffers. Check your tire pressure once a month and keep them properly inflated to improve gas mileage by up to 3.3 percent
Engine Tune Up - A car’s engine is a complex piece of machinery. The best way to catch problems before they become serious is to your engine tuned up - from cleaning to routine replacement to repair of faulty parts, an engine tune-up can make a big difference in your fuel efficiency and emission level. The average tune-up improves fuel economy by 4 percent.
Mass Air Flow Sensor measures air flow entering the engine, which affects the efficiency of the fuel injector, ignition system and transmission. When the mass air flow sensor becomes dirty, it sends inaccurate information, which makes fuel economy suffer. Replacing this part is an easy way to improve your car’s efficiency.
Spark Plugs are responsible for igniting the air/fuel mixture in the engine’s combustion chamber, spark plugs experience a performance dip as they get older. Replacing these parts helps the engine run cleaner and more efficiently. It’s best to have the spark plugs replaced at 60,000 miles if you have never had them replaced before.
Oxygen Sensor monitors exhaust flow and sends the information to the engine computer, which adjusts the fuel injection level as needed. If the oxygen sensor is faulty and the data it produces are inaccurate, the fuel injector could cause fuel efficiency to plummet by as much as 40 percent. It’s best to have the oxygen sensor replaced at 100,000 miles or any time it’s deemed faulty.
Motor Oil helps reduce friction in the engine. To improve gas mileage by 1 to 2 percent. Follow the maintenace schedule recommended by the manufacturer to not only improve efficiency, but also prevent unexpected breakdowns.
Air Filter - the air entering the engine is full of dirt and dust. The filter stops this debris from entering the engine, but it becomes dirty over time. By replacing the air filter every time you have an oil change, you improve your car’s fuel economy and acceleration performance.
Tires are one of the most basic components of any vehicle, the tires are responsible for providing traction and handling. If your tires are worn, misaligned or underinflated, your fuel efficiency suffers. Check your tire pressure once a month and keep them properly inflated to improve gas mileage by up to 3.3 percent
Engine Tune Up - A car’s engine is a complex piece of machinery. The best way to catch problems before they become serious is to your engine tuned up - from cleaning to routine replacement to repair of faulty parts, an engine tune-up can make a big difference in your fuel efficiency and emission level. The average tune-up improves fuel economy by 4 percent.
Mass Air Flow Sensor measures air flow entering the engine, which affects the efficiency of the fuel injector, ignition system and transmission. When the mass air flow sensor becomes dirty, it sends inaccurate information, which makes fuel economy suffer. Replacing this part is an easy way to improve your car’s efficiency.
