If there’s one constant that Kent drivers are always painfully aware of, it’s the rising price of gas. For some, the obvious answer for saving some gas money is to buy a more fuel-efficient vehicle. For the rest of us, we can’t just go out and buy a new hybrid, so we need to improve our fuel economy any way we can.
Following recommended service intervals to get your fluids changed is one of the best ways to keep your car running efficiently. Regular fluid service results in better fuel economy. When you think about it, this makes perfect sense. Dirty oil or transmission fluid can’t lubricate or clean, and that means more drag, which reduces fuel economy. Keeping up with scheduled oil changes and transmission services will save gas.
Another simple, but very effective, way to save gas is to keep your tires properly inflated. Tires that are too low can cost you up to a mile per gallon. Check your tire pressure when you gas up, or at least once a month.
Dirty engine air filters are another efficiency pirate. They rob your engine of the air it needs to effectively burn the fuel, which means you need more gas to get the job done. Replacing a dirty air filter can pay for itself in fuel savings before the next oil change.
You can imagine what dirty fuel injectors can do to your SUV as you drive around town. If your manufacturer specifications recommend a fuel system cleaning every so often, then call in or go online to make an appointment at our shop and ask us to get it done for you.
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