We all want more bang out of our buck. The following
is a list of 5 ways you can increase the miles per gallon of your vehicle,
thereby saving you money at the pump.
1. Tighten the gas cap. About 17
percent of the vehicles on the roads have gas caps that are either damaged,
loose or are missing altogether, causing 147 million gallons of gas to vaporize
every year. Protect those valuable gallons by turning your cap until you hear
it click three times.
2. Keep tires at proper inflation
levels. Under inflated tires not only wear out more quickly, but also create
more resistance, increasing fuel consumption. Find the proper tire pressure
measurement for your car in the Owner’s Manual, on the inside edge of the
driver's side door, attached to the glove box door, inside the trunk’s lid or
inside the door to the gas tank.
3. Check spark plugs. A vital part of
an engine’s combustion process, spark plugs fail over time due to a number of
factors. When you inspect and replace spark plugs as needed, you will increase
your car’s fuel economy, by as much a few miles per gallon!
4. Keep air filters clean. Air is
drawn into the engine as a critical part of the combustion process. The engine
air filter captures airborne contaminants such as dirt, dust and even bugs
before they can enter the engine. A dirty, clogged engine air filter can
contribute to poor overall engine performance.
5. Get regular oil changes with motor
oil that is right for your car. Use the type of oil that is recommended by your
car’s manufacturer, and you will increase your gas mileage by up to two
percent.
Need
help? Come by your local Jiffy Lube Idaho today and receive the help you
need from a qualified service specialist. Jiffy Lube Idaho performs several
car maintenance services that help increase your MPG, including the Jiffy Lube Signature Service Oil Change.
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