“Gas prices can climb quickly, but the good news is that you can - TopicsExpress



          

“Gas prices can climb quickly, but the good news is that you can fight back. By properly maintaining your vehicle, you can improve fuel economy while saving money.” -Tune-Up: Keep your car properly tuned to improve gas mileage by an average of 4 percent. -Tire Pressure: Keep tires properly inflated and improve gas mileage by up to 3.3 percent. -Motor Oil: Improve gas mileage by 1 to 2 percent by using the grade of motor oil recommended by the manufacturer. -Air Filters: Replacing clogged air filters on older vehicles can improve fuel economy and will improve performance and acceleration on all vehicles. -Gas Cap: Damaged, loose or missing gas caps allow gas to vaporize into the air. -Fix It: Addressing a serious maintenance problem, like a faulty oxygen sensor, can improve mileage by as much as 40 percent
Posted on: Thu, 24 Apr 2014 17:41:36 +0000

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