How to Save Money on Gas

One of the best things you can do to conserve gas is to not push down on the accelerator as much. While this might be a little difficult to put into practice as it can be extremely challenging to have yourself drive 5 to 10 miles under the speed limit than you usually would. Even though this is difficult, you will instantly notice the savings when going to the gas pump. If you continue to drive those five to ten miles under the speed limit, it will become second nature to you, and you won’t have to think twice as you save a bunch of money on gas.

Another tip to improve your fuel economy is to make sure that your tires are properly inflated. While you might think that your tire pressure warning light will come on if your tires are;t inflated, you should know that will only happen in extreme circumstances. Even if you have slightly under-inflated tires, your fuel numbers can still drop significantly, so keep in mind when you’re filling your tires to put as much air in them as allowed by the vehicle manufactures specifications. Tires that have more air in them will lead to a more fuel-efficient vehicle. If your tires need a rotation or you need new ones altogether, be sure to visit us here at Thomson Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram

Many of today’s vehicles will come with an Eco mode, and while it might be named something different in certain cars, you are likely aware of these driving modes. These modes are designed to increase your fuel economy while also decreasing your vehicle’s emissions as it runs the engine on slightly less fuel. When you switch the engine from average to eco mode, you will typically save up to 10% on gas and maybe even more, depending on the make and model of your vehicle. If you own a hybrid vehicle, running your vehicle in electric mode when possible will allow you to save even more on fuel.

When you get regular maintenance here at Thomson Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram, you will notice that your fuel economy will improve. This is because a well-maintained and well-tuned engine will run far more efficiently, so you will get the same power, only you will use less fuel. This is only one reason you should get regular checkups for your vehicle here at our dealership, as your vehicle will be more efficient, smoother, more powerful, and cleaner.

Another great way to save on gas is to avoid traffic jams as much as possible. If you have to go out and run an errand, try and avoid doing it during rush hour. Driving in heavy traffic is very bad for your vehicle’s fuel economy as the engine will have to rev up over and over again, which can cause your vehicle to use up a ton of fuel. This is one of teh reasons why city fuel economy ratings are lower than highway fuel economy ratings. Driving with fewer pauses, especially when driving on city streets, will help you save more on fuel!

Of course, one of the best things you can do to improve your vehicle’s fuel economy is to get regular maintenance done, and the best place to get that done is with our experts here at Thomson Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram! We will go over every inch of your vehicle to make sure it’s in excellent working order so you can get back on the road in no time. To schedule an appointment, you can head down to our dealership and do so in person or fill out a form here on our website! We look forward to working on your vehicle here at Thomson Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram!