Smart Tips to Increase Fuel Economy

If you have already tried driving at a steady speed, avoiding sudden stops and decreasing your top speed to increase your fuel economy without much luck, then there are some other factors that you may want to consider.

Take a look to see if you can remove some weight from the vehicle. Hauling around extra luggage causes the vehicle to have to work harder decreasing your fuel economy. This is generally most effective in smaller vehicles.

Grab your owner’s manual to see what type of oil gets recommended for your vehicle. Generally, synthetic oils lubricate the car better. Therefore, your fuel economy naturally increases.

Do not let your car idle as it wastes precious gasoline. If the temperatures are colder, then let it idle no more than a short amount of time.

New technology also allows cars to warm up quickly and effectively when driven at city speeds, so this is more effective.

Following these tips combined with sensible driving habits will allow you to achieve the best fuel economy. If you need an oil change to help with your fuel economy, give us a call at Annapolis Hyundai in Annapolis, MD, and we can schedule you for an oil change!