Top Ways to Get Better Gas Mileage Detroit MI

One of the best ways to increase your gas mileage, and maintain that mileage for years to come, is to keep your car in great condition! Routine services like changing your engine oil and replacing your oil filter are simple steps that go a long way for your engine. Regular oil changes will reduce friction within your engine, therefore helping the engine and all of its inner workings run as efficiently as they possibly can. Other services like checking on your CV/Universal joints will help you harness all of your vehicle’s torque, and make sure you get the most out of your vehicle. Ask our mechanics here at Northland CDJR about which services might be the most beneficial to your specific vehicle!

Over the years of your time as a driver, you’ve probably been told time and time again to follow the speed limit. While this is clearly important for road safety and avoiding speeding tickets, you may not realize just how much speeding contributes to fuel consumption. Once your car reaches 60 miles per hour, the wind resistance increases significantly, causing your vehicle to work harder and use more gas just to maintain its speed. By following the speed limit, and taking slower back-roads rather than highways, you’ll be cutting down on your fuel consumption which will save you money at the gas pump. Plus, it will also help you avoid potential accidents, and keep you out of trouble!

While you’re maintaining your engine, make sure you don’t forget to maintain your tires as well! Your tires are the only part of your car that actually makes contact with the road, and having tires that are in good condition, and inflated to the correct pressure, will help your car run efficiently. Driving with under-inflated tires with low-pressure makes your car work harder to accelerate. Similarly, if your tires are worn down, they won’t have the traction you need to drive safely and efficiently. This also applies to tires that are unevenly worn. For example, if you haven’t kept up with your regular tire rotations, some of your tires might have much more signs of wear and tear than others. Even just one worn out tire can have a significant impact on your gas mileage, so it’s important to rotate your tires, and replace them when needed.

Thinking logically, the best way to cut down on your gas usage is to reduce your driving altogether! We know that realistically, this isn’t an option for everyone. We all have daily responsibilities that cause us to travel from place to place whether it’s work, school, errands, or dropping off children. However, while you may not be able to cut out driving altogether, you’d be surprised how much you can reduce your driving once your make a point of it. For example, certain trips may be combined, like stopping at the grocery store on the way home from work. This simple adjustment could reduce the overall number of miles you drive. You can also look for opportunities to carpool, or take public transportation. All of these methods and more will help you cut down on gas costs over time!

If you have any other questions on how to make your car more efficient, don’t hesitate to reach out to us here at Northland CDJR! Here, we have a team of certified mechanics who know how to care for your vehicle, and can offer advice on which services might be best. If you’re in need of service, make your appointment today by giving us a call, or filling out our online request form here on our website. You can also visit us in person here at our showroom in Oak Park, Michigan, and check out our wide selection of both new and used vehicles! If you’re in the market for a new car, you can find it here at Northland! Shop online, or give us a call today!