Tips for Saving Fuel

Fuel prices often fluctuate, making it frustrating for drivers to anticipate how much each tank of gas will cost. However, it’s important to keep a budget, so our team at Express Auto has a few fuel-saving tips to share with you. Continue reading to find out how you can get more out of a single tank!

1. Don’t Hit E

It’s tempting to run your tank as low as possible, but there are actually several disadvantages to this. First off, you’ll be paying a larger amount at once when you need to put more fuel in your tank! 

It can also be harder on your vehicle to run the tank to nearly empty. Worst of all, if you allow your tank to get too low, you may find yourself in a bad situation. If you don’t run out of gas, you might find your tank freezing during colder temperatures or you may experience shortages if a random event causes a spike in fuel demand.

2. Check Your Tire Pressure

Another way to get the most of our fuel is to regularly check your tire pressure. Tire pressure doesn’t only contribute to your safety, but it can actually affect your fuel mileage. Keeping the correct level of air pressure will optimize your fuel efficiency and help you maintain a higher average MPG.

3. Watch Your Speed

Finally, the way you drive can have a significant impact on your fuel efficiency! Quick acceleration, hard braking, and high speeds can reduce the total mileage you can get from a single tank. So, pay attention to your driving style and make adjustments as needed. 

Being able to monitor your fuel consumption and adjust your driving habits can help save fuel. If you need a few more tips or if it’s time to upgrade to a more fuel-friendly vehicle, we’d love for you to visit us at one of our Michigan locations. We proudly serve the Western Michigan region and the Grand Rapids area.