Auto Talk 101: Increasing Gas Mileage

Auto Talk 101: Increasing Gas Mileage - as part of the expert series by GeoBeats. There are a number of ways that you can increase your gas mileage. Tire inflation: Very important to have your tires properly inflated, not over-inflated, not under-inflated. Regular maintenance, clean oil, having your oil changed regularly can improve your gas mileage. A clean air filter improves your gas mileage. Because gas mileage is controlled by your computer, anything that can cause that computer to modify your amount of fuel entering your engine will have an impact on gas mileage. Also, how you drive, you know. If your one of those who likes to peel away from a light at high speed, that is going to cause a drop in gas mileage. Also, how you stop. If you want to roar up to the light and slam on your brakes at the last minute, that is hard on your gas mileage, it is also hard on your brakes. Gentle acceleration, reasonable stopping distance is going to affect gas mileage. Just the general maintenance on your car. Fuel filters, oxygen sensors: there are a number of other maintenance related items that you could discuss with your auto shop that they can inspect and make sure they are in good working condition that will help affect gas mileage. But just how you drive, properly inflated tires, a clean air filter makes all the difference in the world.