How To Improve Your Car's Gas Mileage    


They are some of the things you can do to ensure improved gas mileage for your car

1- As your speed increases, your aerodynamic drag increases in an exponential
fashion. Driving 62 mph (100 km/h) vs 75 mph (120 km/h) will reduce fuel
consumption by about 15%.

2- Keep tire air pressure at the level recommended by your vehicle manufacturer. A
single tire under inflated by 2 PSI, increases fuel consumption by 1%.

3- When the air conditioner is on it puts extra load on the engine forcing more
fuel to be used (by about 20%). The defrost position on most vehicles also uses
the air conditioner.

During the break-in period, typically the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km), keep
your speed under 55 mph (88 kpm) or to the speed recommended by your car’s manufacturer.

Avoid heavy loads on the drive train, such as towing trailers, and loading
the roof rack or trunk with heavy construction materials.

Do not allow your new car to idle for long periods — this is good advice for
the life of your car, but especially during breakin. The oil pressure generated
by doing so may not be sending oil to every part of your engine.

Use only light to medium acceleration, keeping the engine rpms below 3,000
for the first few hours of driving.

and you can always call us for any question you have or more tips 

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