Car Maintenance
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
With fuel prices at an all time high, every little thing you can do to help your fuel efficiency is worth it. No matter what kind of car you drive, there are many simple things you can do to your vehicle to save money and help the environment. Sure there are hybrid cars and vehicles with high fuel economy, but there are many other maintenance procedures that can help your car run at its highest efficiency.
INFLATE YOUR TIRES
Every tire on every vehicle has a recommended PSI pressure rating. This PSI (Pounds per Square Inch) rating is the ideal pressure that a tire should be inflated. Keeping your tires at this recommended PSI rating will help your vehicle get the best possible fuel economy possible. Under inflated tires can slow the car down and decease fuel efficiency.
LOSE THE WEIGHT
Don’t keep unnecessary weight in your trunk or cargo area of your vehicle. The more weight your carrying the around the less your fuel efficiency.
CHANGE YOUR AIR FILTER
One thing that definitely increases fuel economy is having a clean air filter. An engine needs oxygen to run, so the harder it needs to work due to a dirty filter the less your fuel economy. Replacing an air filter is part of a standard oil change an any local oil change facility. Air filters are also very easy to replace, and can by purchased at any auto parts store.
SLOW DOWN!
Aggressive acceleration and braking can reduce your fuel efficiency by a third. Driving over 60 mph can cost you 20 cents per gallon of gas for every 5 mph increase. With fuel prices at a all time high, it makes sense to take is easy and slow down!
THE FACTS
Keeping your tires at this recommended PSI rating will help your vehicle get the best possible fuel economy possible. Under inflated tires can slow the car down and decease fuel efficiency.