Have you wondered how to improve your car’s gas mileage? It might be easier than you think, especially if you follow some of these tips from Route 20 Auto Essentials.
Get Your Wheels and Tires Serviced Regularly
Tires and wheels have a tremendous impact on gas mileage, but a lot of car owners don’t realize that fact. Reality is that because your tires make direct contact with the pavement, that’s where the rubber truly does meet the road when it comes to engine performance. If your wheels are out of alignment and your tires aren’t able to do their job, your car’s engine is working harder and gas mileage won’t be what you expect it to be.
Get Consistent Oil Changes
Engine oil is part of what ensures that your car’s engine has what it needs to run as optimally as possible. If you’re getting lax about oil changes, that can mean that the oil circulating through your car’s engine is too dirty, too old, or there just isn’t enough of it to keep up. Regular oil changes can allow your car’s engine to improve its efficiency and you’ll see that as improved fuel mileage.
Check Your Oil, Coolant, and Tire Pressure Yourself
There are some other things that you can and should check yourself that contribute to better gas mileage. We talked about tires and oil, but besides making sure that you have both serviced routinely, you should check them yourself periodically. Check your car’s oil and make sure it looks good and is not low. Verify that the air pressure in your tires is correct. While you’re at it, check your coolant levels, too. If the car is running too hot, it also won’t burn fuel efficiently.
Consider Whether You’re Carrying Stuff in the Car That You Can Take Out
You may not realize this, but if you’re carrying a lot of extra stuff in your car’s trunk or cargo area, that might be doing more harm than good. Sure, the spare tire does need to be there. But things you don’t really need or use don’t have to be carted around. Worse? They put extra strain on your car’s engine because that’s extra weight that the car is carrying. Removing anything you don’t need can help your car’s engine in the long run.
Route 20 Auto Essentials in Ashtabula, OH can help you with routine maintenance and anything else that can help you to improve gas mileage. Call us today and set up an appointment for your car.