Here are tips offered by engine mechanics, the American Automobile Assn., the EPA and other experts on fuel economy. And one from Shaquille O'Neal, which — let's just say your mileage may vary.
Outrageously high gas prices are killing your wallet. But they could lead to a better life for the car or truck you've been driving into the ground.
People are also reading… Here are tips offered by engine mechanics, the American Automobile Assn., the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and other experts on fuel economy. And one from Shaquille O'Neal, which — let's just say your mileage may vary. Ignorance isn't bliss when it comes to fuel economy."Fixing a serious maintenance problem, such as a faulty oxygen sensor, can improve your mileage by as much as 40%," the EPA warned .
Check the octane sticker on the inside of your gas tank door. Using regular gas when premium is required can cause the engine to knock, impair its performance and possibly lead to long-term damage. Don't speed. You're not going to like this, but driving faster than 55 to 65 mph on the highway is bad for your mileage, according to England's Energy Saving Trust. And according to Consumer Reports' tests, 55 is significantly better than 65, if you don't mind being passed on all sides. By everyone.
Cruise control isn't just for cross-country trips. As Motor Trend magazine explained, cruise control saves gas by preserving a car's momentum. The standard version can be hard to use on busy streets, but the latest wrinkles — adaptive cruise control, which lowers your speed automatically to keep you safely behind the car in front of you, and adaptive cruise control with stop and go — can be a gas-saving asset.
Wind and road resistancePump up the volume. Check your tires every month to make sure they stay at the pressure recommended by the vehicle's manufacturer, which is listed on the jamb on the driver's door. Severely underinflated tires can reduce your mileage by about 3%, Bevacqua said. Lose the fluttering displays. You love the Rams. Or the LAFC. Or the USA. We get it. But if you're flying a flag or extending any other object from your car, you're creating drag.
Beat the heat. The engine powers the air conditioner on most cars, which means that running the AC burns fuel, reducing gas mileage by 1 to 4 mpg. And the hotter it is out there, the more energy your vehicle's AC will consume. So try to keep the car's interior cool by parking it in the shade and putting a sun screen in the windshield.
Don't believe Shaq's math. As an NBA analyst on TNT, the former Lakers great has expounded several times about the money-saving virtues of pausing halfway into a trip to put in a quarter of a tank of gas. I have listened to his explanations several times, and I still have no idea what he's talking about.
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