No matter which kind of Chevrolet you drive, you can probably do a few things to help it get better gas mileage, thus saving you time and money. On their own, none of these tips will save you much, but when you implement several of them, you'll start to notice that you are getting more miles on your odometer before filling up.
Here are seven tips to get more miles out of each tank of gas:
1. Check your tire pressure
Tires that are under-inflated can't roll along easily, thus your car needs to burn more gas in order to keep going. Buy, and learn how to use, a tire gauge and make it a habit to check the pressure at least once a month and add air if necessary.
2. Keep your air filters clean
Dirty air filters slow down the flow of air into the engine, thus causing economy and performance to nosedive. Checking, and changing, the filter only takes a few minutes. To save even more, and help the environment, buy a reusable filter that gets cleaned, not changed.
3. Learn from the big guys
Have you ever noticed that big trucks tend to drive at the same pace, not speeding up and down like smaller cars tend to do? Keeping a constant speed helps fuel economy since it takes less fuel to keep the car in motion, than it does to slow down and speed up.
4. Run some tests
There may be a reason why that gas station across from where you regularly fill up prices it's gas two-cents higher--your car may utilize it better, thus saving you money in the long run. Higher quality gas is better for your car and, if it causes your car to get better gas mileage, it's a simple choice to buy the more expensive option.
5. Slow down
Aside from it being the law, driving at the speed limit will make your tank go further. And, contrary to popular belief, you don't save all that much time by going a few miles faster.
6. Lighten up
Take an hour this weekend to give your car a good cleaning and take out unnecessary items that are weighing it down. Find things that can be taken out and see how much better your car runs once it loses 20 pounds or more.
7. Slow down before red lights
If you see that a light is about to change to green, slow down and coast so that you won't have to come to a full stop before it changes. By not having to accelerate back to your full speed, you'll get better mileage.
These tips work for any car or truck, even hybrids and fuel-efficient models. If you're looking for a new car, head on over to Rick Hendrick Chevrolet to check out the selection and find one that's right for you!
