Getting great gas mileage depends on the maintenance of your car and how well you drive. It is vital to get your car regularly maintained with us at Lithia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram FIAT of Eugene in Eugene, OR. The tires need to get rotated or replaced when necessary, and the air filter needs to get replaced yearly to ensure proper gas usage. Oil changes and spark plug replacements can affect how your car runs, which can affect the gas mileage in the long run.
Speeding away from a complete stop will use more gas. It is recommended to use cruise control in order to stay at an optimal gas consumption, which can improve your fuel economy. If you have a cargo bin on top of or behind your car, it creates drag, which uses more gas. Remove any of the excess weight from your vehicle that is going unused as weight contributes to gas usage. Avoid tailgating, excessive braking will cause your car to use more gas.