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Nothing’s worse than seeing your car’s low fuel warning light illuminate when it seems like you were just filling up at the gas station. Fortunately, features like Auto Stop/Start technology and Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems help make the latest GM models naturally fuel efficient. Of course, you may still be looking for additional ways to improve your gas mileage while you’re out and about in Salina. Luckily, the team at Midway Motors Chevrolet in McPherson has five easy tips on improving fuel efficiency below!
Stop-and-go traffic is harmful to your vehicle’s drivetrain and fuel economy due to the constant braking, accelerating, and idling. To avoid getting caught in rush hour traffic, plan ahead, find alternative routes, and try to leave for your destination at least 15 minutes early.
Your safety is the main reason we don’t condone driving at high speeds, but we also don’t recommend it because it’s harmful to your fuel economy. That said, you should always follow the speed limit. Typically, vehicles are most efficient when driving between 55 and 65 mph.
Rapidly accelerating as soon as the light turns green is another cause for decreased fuel economy, so aim to reach 10 mph from a standstill in roughly five seconds.
Allowing your vehicle to coast to a stop when you’re approaching a red light is another easy way to improve gas mileage. Of course, you should always ensure you have enough room ahead of you.
If you live in an area with lots of hills and are wondering how to improve your gas mileage, the coasting method is highly effective. Simply remove your foot from the gas once you reach the top of a hill and let your vehicle’s forward momentum bring you downhill.
Your car’s AC is a lifesaver during hot summer weather in Hutchinson, but it does require more fuel to run. However, that doesn’t mean you need to avoid using your AC altogether. In fact, using your AC on the highway instead of rolling your windows down is actually more efficient. Driving with your windows down at high speeds burns through more fuel because of the increased drag coefficient.
By following these easy tips on improving fuel efficiency, you can cut back on trips to Great Bend fuel pumps and spend more time doing what you love. Contact us today or visit us in Mcpherson for more ways to improve gas mileage. You can also check out our service and parts tips for more information.
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