Save Fuel by Tuning Your Car
Most people complain about the price they pay at the pumps but they ignore one of the biggest gas savings solutions around. Tuning up your car and making sure it is running properly is not only a smart idea for increasing the life of the vehicle, but tuning your car up can save you a lot of money at the gas pumps. It stands to reason, that a car with a new fuel filter, air filter, spark plugs, correct tire pressure and the like, will drastically improve your fuel economy. People forget that running a car when the tire pressure is low actually creates more drag and friction, or when the air filter is plugged it prevents your engine from getting the proper fuel to air mixture which can result in your fuel not burning properly.
Make sure that your cars engine is tuned and running properly. Fixing a car’s engine that is out of tune or one that has failed an emissions test can result in a gas mileage improvement of about 4 percent.
Replacing a clogged air filter can improve gas mileage by as much as 10 percent. If you think about it in terms of money, that 10 percent is the equivalent of nearly 15 cents a gallon in actual gasoline savings. Since most cars have a 15 - 20 gallon tank, that amount of savings begins to add up. A car’s air filter prevents impurities from hurting the inside of the engine as well as allowing the car to get the optimum fuel to air mixture. The right fuel to air mixture allows as much gasoline to be burnt and turned into energy as possible from your car’s engine.
Tire maintenance can also result in gas mileage improvements. Low tire pressure tends to make the car work harder on the roads by causing more friction and drag. If you keep your tires inflated at their proper pressure you can improve gas mileage by about 3 percent. This can translate into a savings of up to 5 cents a gallon. You can check with the manufacturer of your vehicle for the recommended tire pressure.
Another very important thing you can do, is to keep fuel mileage records. If a problem arises you will notice a drop in fuel economy which allows you to be proactive in finding a solution. Getting a regular tune up may mean that you will spend less money in the long run. If you don’t get a tune up regularly, your gas money problems could just end up being the least of your problems.
Maintaining your vehicle is simple to do and can save you more money in the long run by preventing expensive repairs and of course potentially huge fuel savings. When watching the prices of oil and gas increase make sure you have done all that you can to ensure that your car is running optimally.
We have shown you how you can make your car last longer and you can save up to 17% on your fuel bill on each and every tank. During the course of your cars life these savings can really add up.
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