Here's some easy tips and tricks to get the most bang for your hard earned dollar:

 

1. TUNE UP

 

An engine severely out of tune has considerable influence on your vehicle's fuel economy. In order for your vehicle to operate at peak operating efficiency, know and follow manufacturers recommendations on when to complete a tune up on your automobile. Badly worn spark plugs and clogged or dirty filters can decrease engine performance, which will result in decreased gas mileage and performance. Replace your spark plugs and plug wires according to the manufacturers guidelines and replace dirty filters as necessary. Fixing a faulty oxygen sensor can improve your fuel economy by as much as 40%.

 

 

 

2. Fuel System Treatment

 

Over time, impurities in gasoline will build up which form deposits in your fuel system. These contaminates have the potential to rob power from your vehicle, forcing your vehicle to work harder. A fuel system treatment will clean out power robbing debris and deposits that contaminate your fuel system to restore lost gas mileage.

 

 

 

 

3. Tire Pressure

 

You can improve your fuel economy by up to 3.3% just by keeping your tires inflated to the proper pressure. It takes more effort to spin flat tires, under-inflated tires can lower gas mileage by 0.3 percent for every 1 psi drop in pressure of all four tires.

Check the sticker inside your driver's side door jamb, in the glove box, or in your owners manual for proper tire pressure. Do not use the maximum pressure printed on the side wall of your tire.

 

 

 

Source: www.fueleconomy.gov

Other tips to save:

On carburetor equipped vehicles, replacing a dirty air filter on a vehicle operating under normal conditions may result in a 2%-6% increase in fuel economy. In some cases, replacing an air filter that has become clogged can result in an increase of fuel economy as much as 14%.

Replacing a dirty air filter on a fuel injected computer controlled engine does not improve fuel economy but can improve acceleration between 6% - 11%.

Fuel economy deteriorates as oil ages. Regular oil changes, as recommended by your vehicle's manufacturer help protect fuel economy. You should always use the oil weight and type recommended by the vehicle manufacturer which can be found in your owner's manual. Using an oil other than what is recommended can rob your vehicle of fuel economy of 1%-2% (for instance, using a 10W30 in a vehicle that has a recommendation to use 5W30).

Some motor oils contain friction reducing additives that improve engine efficiency. Engine oils that contain these additives can be identified by locating the API performance symbol "Energy Conserving" on the container.

That's a lot of increase for a little out of pocket layout. Come down and see us at CamelBack automotive to keep your vehicle running in tip-top condition.