Gas Savings Tips from Grubbs Infiniti

Maintenance Tips to Help You Save Gas

You can save money and energy, and wear and tear on your vehicle, with proper care and maintenance. Here are the items that most affect fuel economy. Plus, included are 6 money saving driving tips.

• Motor Oil- Top off and change oil as necessary with manufacturer-recommended grade, "energy conserving" motor oils. Doing so can improve fuel economy by up to 2%. Replacing conventional oils with synthetics may offer even greater fuel economy benefits.
• Air Filter- Make sure you change your air filter at the end of its recommended lifespan. Replacing a clogged air filter can improve a vehicle's gas mileage by up to 10%.
• Engine Performance- Enhance fuel economy performance by having engines tuned and spark plugs replaced according to the manufacturer's recommended schedule. A single misfiring spark plug can cut fuel economy by up to 4%.
• Brakes- Improperly maintained brakes can result in unwanted drag. This unnecessary resistance can have the same effect as driving with a foot on the brake pedal: A dramatic drop in fuel economy.
• Warning Lights- Ignoring lights such as "Service Engine Soon" or "Check Engine" may result in poor fuel economy performance and require expensive repairs. Fuel economy could be compromised up to 40%.
• Tire Wear- Replacing worn tires with a manufacturer recommended size and style can save hundreds of dollars per year. To improve fuel economy performance, consider low rolling-resistance replacement tires.
• Tire Inflation- Keeping tires inflated to at least the manufacturer recommended pressure can improve fuel economy by up to 3%. Under inflated tires require more energy to roll, meaning more fill-ups.
• Unnecessary Items in Trunk- Unnecessary weight lowers fuel economy; remove heavy items from your trunk and back seat.
• Evaporative Emission Controls- Poorly operating evaporative emissions controls can fail to capture gasoline vapors and recycle them to the fuel tank. Faulty controls waste gas and degrade air quality.
• Transmission- Properly operating modern transmissions and drive components are critical to vehicle fuel economy performance. Routinely check proper fluid levels and system operation.

All values are according to the U.S. EPA.

6 Green Driving Tips

1. Avoid quick starts and aggressive driving- A smooth, steady speed saves gasoline and reduces wear and tear on the engine, tires, transmission and brakes
2. Slow down- Fuel economy decreases about 1% for each mph over 55. Driving 65 mph vs. 75 mph, for example, increases fuel economy by about 10%.
3. Use overdrive and cruise control- Overdrive gears slows engine speeds, saving gasoline and reducing wear. By helping to maintain a constant speed, cruise control reduces gasoline consumption.
4. Combine trips when possible- Your engine runs more efficiently once it's warmed up, so avoid making multiple short trips. Stop and go driving also burns more gasoline. Avoid driving during rush hour whenever you can.
5. Reduce drag- Remove roof racks and other items from your vehicle when you're not using them.
6. Avoid unnecessary idling- In addition to contributing to engine wear and tear and air pollution, consider that when your vehicle is idling, you are getting 0 miles per gallon.

About Grubbs Infiniti
Grubbs Infiniti is a DFW area Infiniti dealership that specializes in new and pre-owned Infinitis. Our pre-owned lot features not just Infinitis but a wide range of pre-owned vehicles. Let us know how we can help you. Located at 1661 West Airport Freeway, Euless, TX 76040. 817-318-1200

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