Miles per gallon, MPG, is important and your Texas Ford dealer has a few tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your car. Things you wouldn’t necessarily think of such as keeping the road rage to a minimum. Aggressive driving habits such as rapid acceleration, breaking and speeding are major fuel wasters and will lower your gas by as much as 33%. By taking your time and driving sensibly, you will end up saving more gas and money than you thought possible.
If your vehicle is equipped with cruise control, it’s a great idea to use it particularly when traveling long distances. To save gas, stay at, or even a little under, the speed limit whiling driving at a consistent speed. Using your cruise control at highway speeds gives an average gas economy savings of 7%. By keeping your speed constant, you won’t be pumping extra fuel into your engine. In return, you will be saving gas.
Who knew that by removing excess weight that you could be saving gas. Every item you add decreases your mileage. So keep your vehicle’s trunk empty when possible. Remove any unnecessary items that maybe weighing you down and store them elsewhere. As little as 100 pounds extra in your car will reduce your MPG by 2%. You will be surprised how much it all adds up.
Underinflated wheels will decrease your mileage also. Not to mention they are a safety hazard. You can increase your mileage up to 3.3% by simply keeping your tires to their proper pressure. Remember that overinflated tires aren’t efficient either. Whenever you notice a drop in MPG, check your tires first. Properly inflated tires will help to improve fuel economy.
A vehicle running in poor condition will use more gas than one that’s been kept tuned up. Do this by staying on a maintenance schedule with oil changes, tune-ups, and keeping your filters clean. Using these tips will keep your Ford‘s MPG at optimum.
