We’ve all been there, at the gas station filling up the gas tank seeing how fast the price of gas goes up with every second and how slowly the gas tank fills up. It’s annoying and frustrating and there seems to be nothing you can do. However, there are some very simple solutions to this problem. When you apply the following simple tips to your car and driving habits, you will lower your average car fuel economy and save a ton of money instantly.
Tip 1. Pay attention to your gas mileage, because the more aware you are of your average fuel mileage, the better your gas mileage will improve. You can keep an eye on your gas mileage by keeping a fuel log in your car at all times. Just keep a notebook and pen in your car and make a note of how much you spend on gas and how many miles you get per gallon. This will help you develop the habit of knowing exactly how much you are spending at the pump.
Tip 2. Keep the gas level above a quarter tank at all times and never drive your car empty. It may seem like driving your car empty uses less gas, but you are actually using more gas and increasing your average fuel economy. The reason for this is that your car is running less efficiently as it tries to speed up and slow down normally.
Tip 3. Tuning up your car regularly is one of the best things you can do to make your car more fuel efficient. Recent studies have shown that the average fuel economy of a car that has a poorly tuned engine will increase by as much as 20 percent! Are you ready for the next tip?
Tip 4. Your car gives you signs all the time, so pay attention to them! When the red light on your dash comes on telling you it’s time to “check your gauges,” have them checked ASAP. If you are not sure when your car was last serviced, you should contact your auto mechanic or the mechanic who last helped you. By doing this, you can find out how long it’s been since your car was serviced and also schedule an appointment at the same time.
Tip 5. My final suggestion to you is to keep your car clean and waxed whenever possible. This will only help a little, however, every bit counts. Keeping your car clean will reduce the amount of drag on your car and therefore lower your average fuel economy.