Posted on 4/16/2025
How to Improve Your Car’s Gas Mileage and Save Money Bret’s Autoworks | Expert Auto Care in Gardner, KS With gas prices fluctuating and summer road trips on the horizon, finding ways to stretch your fuel dollar is more important than ever. The good news? You don’t have to buy a new car to improve fuel efficiency. A few simple changes in how you drive and maintain your vehicle can go a long way toward saving money at the pump. 1. Keep Your Tires Properly Inflated Low tire pressure causes your engine to work harder, burning more fuel. Check your tire pressure regularly (especially with changing seasons) and keep it at the manufacturer’s recommended PSI. Not sure what that is? You’ll usually find it on a sticker inside your driver’s side door or in your owner’s manual. 2. Lighten the Load Hauling around unnecessary weight, like unused sports gear, tools, or storage bins, can lower your MPG. Every extra 100 pounds in y ... read more