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supply of parts available for any Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge
Model.
Tips for Getting Better Gas
Mileage
Did you know....a poorly maintained vehicle can lower gas
mileage by nearly 20%?
Tune up you gas mileage.
If your vehicle isn't
properly tuned up and maintained, it could affect your gas
mileage. That's why it's so important to rely on the
Specialist at our dealership. We know your vehicle better than
anyone.
1. Use the recommended
motor oil Using the manufacturer's recommended
grade of Mopar motor oil can improve gas mileage by 1-2%. Ask
for Mopar motor oil labeled "Energy Conserving," to be sure it
contains friction-reducing additives.
2. Check and replace air
filters Replacing a clogged air filter with a new
Mopar air filter can improve gas mileage by as much as 10%.
3. Keep the engine tuned.
Fixing a vehicle that is noticeably out of tune can improve
gas mileage by an average of 4%. Fixing a serious maintenance
problem, such as a faulty oxygen sensor, can improve gas
mileage by as much as 40%.
4. Keep tires properly
inflated. Underinflated tires can lower gas mileage
by 0.4% for every 1 psi (pounds per square inch) drop in
pressure of all four tires.
Tune up your driving
habits
You can Save fuel and
improve gas mileage by adopting efficient driving habits. It's
easy to do and can lead to substantial savings.
Avoid aggressive driving.
Speeding, rapid acceleration and
rapid braking can lower your gas mileage by 33% at highway
speeds and by 5% around town.
Observe the speed limit
Though every vehicle reaches its optimal fuel economy at a
different range of speeds, gas mileage usually decreases
rapidly at speeds above 60 mph. As a rule of thumb, you can
assume that each 5 mph you drive over 60 mph is like paying an
additional 20 cents per gallon for gas.
Reduce excess vehicle
weight. Every extra 100 pounds of stuff in your
vehicle can reduce gas mileage by up to 2%. If you drive a
smaller vehicle, extra weight could affect your mileage even
more.
When you idle, you get 0 miles per gallon. And ignore the
misperception: It doesn't take more gas to restart the engine
than you would save from turning off the engine..
Stick with the specialists for all your maintenance
needs, and we'll help keep your vehicle running as fuel
efficiently as possible.
Source: fueleconomy.gov
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