With gas prices on the rise, you deserve to get the most mileage for your money. Some of these tips are common sense, yet some are quite new. If you want to get better gas mileage, here are the essential must-do’s:

• Take your car in for recommended routine check-ups. Fixing something as “simple” as a damaged oxygen sensor can boost your mileage by 30% or more!
• Use the proper grade of motor oil recommended by the manufacturer. Your mileage will improve slightly, but small improvements add up and save dollars.
• Drive with the windows up, especially on fast highways. This makes your car more aerodynamic (i.e. reducing air resistance) and efficient. Be sure, however, not to abuse the air conditioner! Air conditioning units eat up a lot of gas.
• Make friends with your cruise control function. On highways, holding to a constant speed (with the precision of cruise control) usually ends up saving quite a bit of gas.
• Make sure your tires are properly inflated. Tires that are under inflated actually decrease your gas mileage.
• Drive with the windows up, especially on fast highways. This makes your car more aerodynamic (i.e. reducing air resistance) and efficient. Be sure, however, not to abuse the air conditioner! Air conditioning units eat up a lot of gas.
• Make friends with your cruise control function. On highways, holding to a constant speed (with the precision of cruise control) usually ends up saving quite a bit of gas.
• Lighten your load. Keeping heavy items in your car drastically reduces the number of miles you get per gallon.
• Make sure your tires are properly inflated. Tires that are under inflated actually decrease your gas mileage.

Following these tips will help you get the most miles from every fill-up. For routine maintenance, stop in at MOTEC Auto Care Clinic in San Diego. MOTEC will make sure your vehicle’s fluids, tires, and sensors are in tip-top shape to give you optimal performance and the best gas mileage. Visit us today, and expect to save at the pump!