Give your wallet a break save some fuel

Regardless of what season it is gas prices have a major affect on your lifestyle. A few simple and inexpensive vehicle maintenance steps can stretch your dollar at the pump and go a long way toward protecting the environment.

Simple affordable maintenance from Orr Automotive can make all the difference in how many miles you can go on a tank of gas. Fuel consumption is directly related to auto care and has a significant impact on how much gas you use in your daily trips. By properly maintaining your vehicle, you can improve fuel economy while saving money.

Here are a fuel tips to help you out!

  • Tune-Up: Keep your car properly tuned with Orr Automotive to improve gas mileage by an average of 4 percent.
  • Tire Pressure: Keep tires properly inflated and improve gas mileage by up to 3.3 percent and replace your tires when recommended.
  • Motor Oil: Improve gas mileage by 1 to 2 percent by using the grade of motor oil recommended by the manufacturer.
  • Air Filters: Replacing clogged air filters on older vehicles can improve fuel economy and will improve performance and acceleration on all vehicles.
  • Gas Cap: Damaged, loose or missing gas caps allow gas to vaporize into the air.
  • Fix It: Addressing a serious maintenance problem, like a faulty oxygen sensor, can improve mileage by as much as 40 percent, according to https://www.fueleconomy.gov/.

Try modifying driving habits, such as observing the speed limit and avoiding quick stops and starts, can also increase fuel efficiency. Consolidating trips, avoiding excessive idling and removing unnecessary items from the trunk are also easy ways to lower fuel consumption.