Car Care Tips

Here are some of the things you can do to ensure improved gas mileage for your car:

Driving Habits

Consolidate your daily trips and errands. Less driving = Less fuel consumption.
RELAX! Don’t smash the gas or brake pedal! Sudden starts or stops use more gas than gradual changes in speed.
SHUT THE CAR OFF! Many cars have an auto stop and start to avoid excessive idling. Make sure your engine is off if you anticipate a lengthy wait.
Limit lengthy car warm-up periods. We all want to be cozy but it comes at an expense!
Clear out the junk in the trunk! More weight equals more drag.
Avoid high speeds. We know this is almost impossible to resist, but you can improve your gas mileage by up to 15 percent driving at 55 mph rather than 65 mph.
Use cruise control. Maintaining a constant speed is ideal for improving your gas mileage.
Your Key Fob has a battery inside that typically lasts a few years. Signs of a weak battery include a less responsive lock/unlock, and a decrease in signal range. See our specialists for battery replacement!
Tip: If the battery inside your Fob should fail, there is usually a bladed key inside of it. Look for a button/switch on your Fob, pull the bladed key out, and you may be able to enter your vehicle by inserting the bladed key into the door lock cylinder!

Routine maintenance is the key to maintaining and maximizing the life and value of your vehicle. Maintenance is inexpensive insurance against costly mechanical failure.
Review your owners manual and take a look at our recommended maintenance guide HERE
Check your oil! Low oil makes your engine work harder and will cause premature wear. Make sure to regularly change your motor oil and have a routine check up.
Reduce friction. Use high-quality or synthetic motor oil.
Check your Tires. Keeping tires properly inflated and aligned will increase their life and reduce fuel consumption. Wheel alignment should be checked and adjusted annually.
Service your engine regularly. Cleaning of the intake system allows the air and fuel mixture to burn cleaner and more efficiently.
Change your filters! Something as simple as a dirty engine air filter can increase the amount of fuel your vehicle uses by as much as 10 percent! Filters usually last 15,000 miles.
Get regular engine tune-ups and car maintenance checks. A lot can go wrong with a car. Damaged spark plugs or transmission problems can also contribute to poor gas mileage.