Is There Anything You Can Do to Get Better Gas Mileage?
Are you one of those car owners who thinks there isn’t anything that you can do about your car’s gas mileage? You might be shocked at what you can do to help your car to burn fuel more efficiently and Argonaut Garage has the details.
Stay up to Date on Maintenance
Maintenance and your manufacturer’s recommended service plan matter a lot more than you might think, especially when you’re seeing side effects like reduced gas mileage. Those recommended services help to support your car’s engine as it continues to run. The very act of running can cause a lot of damage, and getting the right services done on time helps to mitigate that damage as much as possible.
Make Sure that Maintenance Includes Wheel and Tire Services
Something you might find surprising is that wheel and tire services are a huge part of keeping your car’s engine working properly and burning fuel efficiently. That’s because when your tires are out of balance or the wheels aren’t properly aligned, the engine works harder to get the car moving. That can very quickly show up as poor gas mileage. It’ll also eventually cause engine damage.
Reassess Your Driving Habits
You probably don’t want to think about this part, but how is your own driving impacting your car’s gas mileage? It has more of an effect than you think. If you’re the type who has to be away at the light first and wants to speed ahead of the pack, you might benefit from taking it down a notch. You’ll see some positives in terms of your gas mileage when you do that.
And What You Keep in the Car with You
The other thing to think about is what you have collected in your car. Some of the things you have in your car really do need to be there. Like, that spare tire is an important piece of equipment, even if it is heavy. But that set of weights? Those probably shouldn’t be in the trunk and they can cause your car’s engine to work harder than it should.There are a few other factors that can negatively impact your car’s gas mileage, and if you need help figuring out if those are the problem, call us today at Argonaut Garage in Berkeley, CA. We’ll be happy to perform diagnostic testing and determine exactly what’s causing problems for your car’s engine.
