Many factors contribute to the fuel efficiency you may be getting in your vehicle. It's easier than you think to improve! Follow these guidelines* and see an increase in engine performance and gas mileage.
Items to Check and/or Change Regularly Include
Tire Pressure Check tires regularly, under inflated tires can reduce your gas mileage up to 10% Checked Changed Air Filter AIR FILTER: A dirty or clogged air filter will result in lower fuel economy and increased engine wear. A dirty filter can reduce your gas mileage up to 20%. Checked Changed Spark Plugs Worn or fouled spark plugs will cause your engine to perform poorly and reduce gas mileage as much as 12%. Checked Changed Spark Plug Wires Replace wires for optimal performance. Change your wires along wtih the plugs. Checked Changed Get Bosch from Amsoil.   Distributor Cap A worn or cracked distributor cap or rotor will reduce the performance of your engine and waste gas. Inspect them during tune up, replace if corroded or worn. Checked Changed Oxygen Sensor A slow or faulty oxygen sensor will cause a drop in fuel economy of 10-15%. Checked Changed Fuel Filter Clogged or restricted fuel filters not only reduce engine performance but can allow dirt to contaminate the fuel system and cause engine wear. Most manufacturers recommend replacement every 3 years or 36,000 miles. Checked Changed Fuel Injector Cleaner FUEL INJECTOR CLEANER: Clean fuel injectors perform better and make your engine more efficient. Amsoil P.I. is Excellent. Checked Changed Air Intake Cleaner Make sure your throttle body is clean with no build up. On engines equipped with a carburetor make sure the choke linkage is clean and operating properly. Checked Changed PCV Valve Malfunctioning PCV valves or dirty breather filters prohibit your engine from breathing properly and hinder engine performance. Checked Changed Oil Change Clean motor oil not only protects your engine, it can lower your exhaust emissions and allow your engine to operate more efficiently. Amsoil is best! Checked Changed
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