With fuel prices on the rise, Americans are feeling the extra burden on their financial bottom line. Other than entirely replacing their vehicles with an all-electric model, some other things can be done to reduce fuel consumption. It’s surprising how a few minor alterations can affect an individual’s cost-of-living bottom line.
Alter your Driving Habits…
- Driving alone is expensive and is harder on the environment. If possible, organize a carpool with co-workers who live nearby.
- Plan your trips ahead of time to effectively manage your time and accomplish multiple errands in one outing. Fewer trips will reduce your overall transportation costs.
- Re-think your routes to avoid excessive start and stop conditions. Vehicles burn more fuel during acceleration, so routes with less congestion, lighter traffic volumes, and better flow will reduce fuel consumption.
- While driving, accelerate slowly and coast gradually to a braking stop whenever possible. Make it a new habit to keep your foot off the accelerator pedal as much as you can, this optimizes fuel economy.
- Observe the speed limit, fuel efficiency declines considerably at speeds above 50 mph. And even though you cannot drive 50 mph on the expressway, by using the slowest lane and driving at the lowest allowed speed will save fuel.
- Set your Cruise Control as often as you can to help maintain an even, constant speed. Keeping the engine RPMs (revelations per minute) more consistent helps reduce excess fuel consumption.
- When possible, don’t idle and have your engine running while NOT moving. A running vehicle that is not moving creates a mileage of zero. On cold winter mornings, bundle up and keep the vehicle warm-up to a minimum.
- Keep your windows up to trim your fuel bill. A vehicle is the most aerodynamic when restrictive air forces are NOT rushing into the interior space.
- Maintain your fuel supply. Don’t allow the fuel level to get so low that you’ll be forced to buy at the first station you see. Plan ahead so you have the flexibility to shop around for a better price.
- Reduce overall vehicle weight to improve mileage. Remove unnecessary items you don’t regularly use to increase efficiency.
Maintaining your Vehicle…
- Be mindful of the efficiency of the vehicle you drive. If you are in the market to purchase a new or used vehicle, pay close attention to the fuel efficiency ratings.
- Keep your tires inflated to the proper level; this can improve gas mileage by .6% on average. Refer to your owner’s manual for recommended tire pressure.
- Using the correct motor oil blend and rating (as recommended by the manufacturer) can boost fuel economy. Keep your oil and filter changed at regular intervals, and maintain the proper level in-between. Dirty oil can affect not only wear and tear on the engine components but also reduce fuel efficiency.
- Maintaining the correct wheel alignment not only improves overall tire life but also helps to save fuel. Misaligned tires create extra drag, increasing rolling resistance, and decreasing miles per gallon. With road hazards such as potholes, speed bumps, and debris, the alignment should be checked every six to twelve months.
- Keeping your engine in tune can improve fuel economy by as much as 4%, as well as reduce harmful emissions. This includes regular maintenance items such as air filters, spark plugs, and replacing faulty oxygen sensors.
We invite everyone to take advantage of our FREE Air Pressure and Tire Checkup service anytime in our Quick Lube department – No Charge.
You can improve your fuel savings without sweeping lifestyle changes or excessive sacrifices. By adjusting your driving habits and properly maintaining your vehicle, you can decrease your carbon footprint while saving money at the gas pump. And when the time is right for broader measures, you can shop at Tubbs Brothers for that fuel-efficient hybrid or all-electric replacement vehicle.
Have the highly trained technicians at Tubbs Brothers
check and service your vehicle today.
Are you looking for a convenient, easy way to keep your vehicle maintained and deliver the best fuel economy? Tubbs Brothers offer an exclusive benefits package called the “Pit Pass”. Designed to save you both time and money, the exclusive Pit Pass package will keep your vehicle operating at its peak potential by providing:
- Free check and top off of fluids between scheduled maintenance visits (excludes oil)
- Free tire pressure check and fill anytime – just drive into Pit Lane
- Free quarterly Rain-X windshield treatment
- Free battery testing anytime and free installation when it comes time to replace your battery
- Free tire inspection anytime, including pressures, tread depth, and overall condition
- Free brake inspections
- Priority scheduling for all service and maintenance needs
- 5% Credit on Parts and Service with Owner Advantage
A three-year Pit Pass subscription comes FREE with any vehicle purchase over $5,000! If you would like to add a Pit Pass subscription to a vehicle you already own, see our website page for pricing.
Visit the Pit Pass website page for complete program details.
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At the Tubbs Brothers Quick Lube Center, our mission is much more than providing a fast oil change, we also take the time to inform and educate you on services or repairs needed to keep your vehicle safe and reliable. We promise to provide value, high quality, convenience, honesty and integrity. When we service your vehicle, you can be confident that it’s been done right and that we are here to support you after the sale.
Visit our Quick Lube website page for additional information,
or call 810.648.1878 today!
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