4 Auto Maintenance Services that Restore MPGs

The cost of a gallon of gas never seems to be stable and could skyrocket at any moment. While technology is allowing brand new cars to use less and less fuel to get farther and farther,, you can still get the most miles out of your car, truck or SUV by keeping up with routine auto maintenance. Be sure to check your owner's manual to see when your car is due for service, then head to the shop when it's time. When you combine good driving habits with proper maintenance, you can expect excellent MPGs. Be sure to follow these steps to maintain the best possible fuel efficiency.

Avoid Lengthy Warm Up Time

Your car should not need more than one or two minutes to warm up in the morning, if that. When your car or truck sits idling you're getting exactly zero miles per gallon. If you find your car needing more time to be road ready, you should seek an experienced mechanic to figure out the problem.

Replace Worn Spark Plugs

Spark plugs create a small spark to fire the pistons. To do so they burn gasoline. Depending on the size of your engine, they can fire up to 3 million times every 1,000 miles traveled. A dirty spark plug can misfire over and over resulting in wasted fuel.

Properly Inflate Tires

Driving on tires that are underinflated can cause an increase in fuel consumption by up to two MPGs or more. This is because your car's engine must work harder to get the soft tires to turn. Have your local auto professional check your tire's PSI rating to make sure they're properly filled.

Replace the Air Filter

A dirty air filter could mean that not enough air can get to the combustion chamber to mix with the gas, which causes a rich mixture. This is a waste of fuel and can cause other problems in your car's engine, so be sure to always have the air filter changed when called for by your owner's manual.

Routine auto maintenance and good driving habits can save you time and money at the pump and auto shop! If you need assistance with any auto maintenance in Boise, reach out to the team at Red Line Transmission. We're happy to help drivers keep their vehicles running strong, no matter what they need. Give us a call at (208) 314-2216 to request professional auto maintenance in Boise or the surrounding communities the next time your car is due for any service.

Red Line Transmission Blog
Posted: April 13, 2020

Written and Published By MORBiZ