Driving a vehicle can be expensive. Between car payments, insurance premiums, maintenance, and gas, driving can easily cost hundreds of dollars every month. While many of these costs are fixed, there are certain things that you can do that can make driving a little less expensive. One of these is to make sure that your car is getting the best gas mileage possible. With gas prices as high as they are these days, making sure your vehicle is as fuel-efficient as possible could potentially save you hundreds of dollars a year. Here are some tips to help you make that happen.
Check Your Tire Pressure
Driving with underinflated tires can significantly decrease your car’s fuel efficiency. Check your tire pressure regularly and make sure they are all at the manufacturer’s recommended PSI.
Don’t Speed
Aggressive driving and speeding can have a negative impact on the number of miles you can travel per gallon. By not speeding, you can avoid unpleasant encounters with law enforcement, expensive tickets, and save money on gas.
Turn off the Car Whenever Possible
If you are sitting in the car waiting to pick up a friend or while a passenger is running an errand, you should turn off your vehicle. Additionally, while we all like a warm vehicle on a cold winter day, try and warm your car for as little time as possible in the morning.
Make Sure You’re Using the Right Oil
Using the wrong type of oil in your engine can cause your car to work harder, resulting in worse fuel efficiency than it would get had you used the correct oil. Every time you get an oil change or top your fluids off make sure you use the oil specified in your vehicle’s manual
Make Sure you are Driving with a Clean Air Filter
A dirty air filter can have an impact on the amount of air available to the engine, which in turn can impact fuel efficiency. Regularly inspect your air filter and replace it according to your vehicle manufacturer’s specifications.
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