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This Month I will be talking about "FUEL ECONOMY"
We all have been trying to find ways to save just a few cents on fuel. Well let me help you with some pretty simple tips:
KEEPING YOUR CAR IN SHAPE:
We all try to keep our bodies in shape…right?? Now why is it that we can't do the same for our vehicles?
Keeping your engine properly tuned. Fixing a car that is noticeably out of tune or has failed an emissions test can improve its gas mileage by an average of 4 percent, though results vary based on the kind of repair and how well it is done. Fixing a serious maintenance problem, such as a faulty oxygen sensor, can improve you mileage by as much as 40 percent.
Keeping your engine properly tuned. Fixing a car that is noticeably out of tune or has failed an emissions test can improve its gas mileage by an average of 4 percent, though results vary based on the kind of repair and how well it is done. Fixing a serious maintenance problem, such as a faulty oxygen sensor, can improve you mileage by as much as 40 percent.
Fuel Economy Benefit: 4%
Equivalent Gasoline Savings: $0.16/gallon
Equivalent Gasoline Savings: $0.16/gallon
CHECK & REPLACE AIR FILTERS REGULARLY
Replacing a clogged air filter can improve your car's gas mileage by as much as 10 percent. Your car's air filter keeps impurities from damaging the inside of your engine. Not only will replacing a dirty air filter save gas, it will protect your engine.
Fuel Economy Benefit: up to 10%
Equivalent Gasoline Savings: up to $0.41/gallon
You can improve your gas mileage by around 3.3 percent by keeping your tires inflated to the proper pressure. Under-inflated tires can lower gas mileage by .04 percent for every 1 psi drop in pressure of all four tires. Properly inflated tires are safer and last longer. You can locate proper tire pressures on your driver's side door sticker and also in your owner's manual.
You can improve your gas mileage by 1-2 percent by using the manufacturer's recommended grade of motor oil. For example, using 10w-30 motor oil in an engine designed to use 5w-30 can lower your gas mileage by ½ percent. Using 5w-30 in an engine designed for 5w-20 can lower your gas mileage by 1-1.5 percent. Also, look for motor oil that says "Energy Conserving" on the API performance symbol to be sure it contains friction-reducing additives.
Note: Cost savings are based on an assumed fuel price of $4.08
Equivalent Gasoline Savings: up to $0.41/gallon
KEEP TIRES PROPERLY INFLATED
You can improve your gas mileage by around 3.3 percent by keeping your tires inflated to the proper pressure. Under-inflated tires can lower gas mileage by .04 percent for every 1 psi drop in pressure of all four tires. Properly inflated tires are safer and last longer. You can locate proper tire pressures on your driver's side door sticker and also in your owner's manual.
Fuel Economy Benefit: up to 3%
Equivalent Gasoline Savings: up to $0.12/gallon
Equivalent Gasoline Savings: up to $0.12/gallon
USE THE RECOMMENDED GRADE OF MOTOR OIL
You can improve your gas mileage by 1-2 percent by using the manufacturer's recommended grade of motor oil. For example, using 10w-30 motor oil in an engine designed to use 5w-30 can lower your gas mileage by ½ percent. Using 5w-30 in an engine designed for 5w-20 can lower your gas mileage by 1-1.5 percent. Also, look for motor oil that says "Energy Conserving" on the API performance symbol to be sure it contains friction-reducing additives.
Fuel Economy Benefit: -2%
Equivalent Gasoline Savings: $0.04-0.08/gallon
Equivalent Gasoline Savings: $0.04-0.08/gallon
Note: Cost savings are based on an assumed fuel price of $4.08
