Car Upkeep to Keep Mileage Low

 

Your driving habits can go a long way to reducing energy emissions, but with the right maintenance program, you can reduce emissions even more! Here are some maintenance tips that can improve your gas mileage even more:

• Use the manufacturer recommended grade of motor oil, using a different one can lower mileage by 1-2%.
• Keep tires properly aligned and inflates to improve your gasoline mileage by roughly 3.3%.
• Replace clogged and old air filters to improve gas mileage by as much as 10%.
• Get regular engine tune-ups to avoid fuel economy issues due to worn spark plugs, dragging breaks, low transmission fluid and transmission problems.

For more tips and information on fuel economy check out http://www.fueleconomy.gov/.

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