How to Get Better Gas Mileage in Shawnee, OK
How to Get Better Gas Mileage in Shawnee, OK
Perks of driving a new Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep or RAM? Speed, power, capability. Downsides to driving a car in general? Gas station stops. It's the hidden cost of driving a vehicle, and one that we'd rather not consider when making our budget for the month. But what if we told you there are a few things you can do to increase your vehicle's gas mileage and save a few trips at the pump? With the rising cost of gas these days, it might be to your advantage to read up on Joe Cooper Dodge of Shawnee's tips on how you can get better gas mileage for your vehicle!
Schedule your travel time efficiently.
Not only will it make your life a bit easier, but scheduling your travel time to avoid heavy traffic will help your fuel efficiency. Stand-still traffic is the worst culprit for your car's gas mileage, so if you can, try not to go out during rush hour or other busy times in Shawnee. We also recommend combining your outings into one — stop by the grocery store, the salon, the dentist and grab a bite to eat all in the same trip — and choose places that are close together and close to home.
Reduce weight.
Weighing your vehicle down with gear and luggage is fine if it's just for a day, but routinely storing heavy items or forgetting to drop off that large box to a second-hand store will increase your vehicle's fuel consumption. It might not seem like a big deal, but cleaning out unnecessary items from your rear seats, trunk, roof rack and cargo box can make a difference.
Avoid speeding.
There's more than one reason to drive the speed limit, but for the sake of your fuel efficiency, we highly recommend it. In fact, driving at speeds higher than 50 mph can lower your car's fuel efficiency by as much as 7-14%. Having trouble maintaining your speed? Turn on the cruise control system on your vehicle. If equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go, your model uses sensors to help maintain your preset distance between yourself and the vehicle in front of you.
Pump gas when the temperature is coolest.
It may take some careful planning (maybe you'll want to bring an additional fuel container with you), but another of our tips to maximize fuel efficiency is to fill up your tank during the coolest times of the day. Why? Fuel is more dense the colder it becomes, which means you'll get more fuel when it's cold than you will when it's warmer, saving you a little extra at the pump.
Don't let your vehicle idle for too long.
This one is easy. Everyone knows that idling consumes a significant amount of fuel, so avoid sitting in your car for too long with the engine running. It's better on your model's fuel efficiency to turn off your model and then restart it when needed.
Keep up with maintenance.
Our final tip for increasing gas mileage? Keep your vehicle healthy with regular oil changes, multipoint inspections and more. Follow the maintenance schedule outlined in your owner's manual, and bring your Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Wagoneer or RAM to our service center when it's time for an appointment.
If you need further advice about your vehicle, feel free to contact us or stop by our dealership at 4940 N Automall Drive, Shawnee, OK 74804. We look forward to serving our customers near Tecumseh, Seminole and Choctaw.