Sierra Mazda’s Guide to Green Driving: Part 5
Maintain Your Vehicle
The 2009 Mazda 6
It really is the little day to day things that added up, can make a huge difference in gas mileage.
Keeping your tire pressure up with the right tires on the car, doing the recommended maintenance at proper intervals and keeping your car clean all help get a few more miles per gallon, all the while with less emissions. Fuel efficiency drops one percent for every 3 PSI your tires are under-inflated. Proper tire inflation is also a safety and handling advantage. Also, take all of the heavy things out of your car.
Cleaning out your car seems obvious, but you’d be surprised what people unwittingly leave in their cars. Extra weight significantly reduces gas mileage, so clean out your trunk and back seat. Use your air conditioner sparingly – it adds load to your engine reducing gas mileage. Did We mention doing your regular maintenance – changing the oil and filter, the air filter, aligning the tires, rotating tires for even wear, getting tune ups when scheduled. Have these things done on time – added up, they make all the difference in the world.
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