Toyota of Dothan Wants You to Get the Best Gas Mileage out of Your Car

Apr 4, 2015

The days when you could fill your gas tank for $30 seem to be far past, and you can’t hold your breath for cheaper gas. Most likely, you’ll be running on fume before you realize there is not enough to turn back. This is why the best think you can do for the future is to be smart when it comes to fuel economy, and your Toyota of Dothan wants to show you how.

Before Traveling

Use the motor oil recommended by your manufacturer to increase your gas mileage up to 2%.
Use the coolest time of the day to purchase gas. It is at its densest during these times, so you will get more out of the volume.
Ensure the tires are pressurized to the maximum limit given by the manufacturer.
Replace a dirty air filter to increase gas mileage as much as 10%.
Fuel efficiency is dramatically reduced when traveling on deep tire tread. Remove things like snow tires when they are not needed.
Take out any extra weight from the car which can also reduce gas mileage.

Out on the Road

When approaching a hill, accelerate before you reach it to keep from using extra gas.
The faster your travel, the more gas you will consume.
Use cruise control for highway driving.
Having open windows or an open sunroof can increase resistance, using more fuel.
Traveling at the speed limit will raise your likelihood for making green lights, and with less slowing or stopping you will be saving fuel.

The number one tip for saving gas is watching your acceleration. By slowing down your acceleration time to fifteen seconds when going from 0-60 mph, you can save a whopping 30% on your gas mileage.