Fuel Efficiency Tips To Save Money On Gas from Napleton Cadillac of Libertyville

Get Your Car Tuned Up
Regular tune-ups keep your car or truck running efficiently and can save you money. From cleaning to routine replacement and important repairs, a tune-up can make a big difference in your fuel economy. The average tune-up improves fuel efficiency by 4 percent and that directly saves you money. See your owner’s manual for manufacturer recommendations on when to get a tune-up or talk to one of our specialists at Napleton Cadillac of Libertyville.

Get an Oil Change
You can improve your gas mileage by 1% to 2% by using the manufacturer's recommended grade of motor oil. Clean oil helps reduce friction, reducing the amount of heat in your engine and helping it burn fuel more efficiently. Make sure your vehicle is in the best shape possible. It's s a great way to help save on fuel costs. 

Tires Pressure
Your tires help with traction and handling. If your tires are worn, misaligned or underinflated, your fuel efficiency goes down. Properly inflated tires last longer, increase your fuel economy, and are safer on the road. Make sure to check your tire pressure once a month and keep them properly inflated to improve gas mileage. If your tires are showing wear, need aligned or replaced, make an appointment with Napleton Cadillac of Libertyville to get them checked out.

Get Your Wheels Properly Aligned & Check Suspension
Improper wheel and suspension alignment can also reduce fuel efficiency. Your tires will wear unevenly and bad suspension can cause drivetrain drag. When you're having your engine checked, ask our technicians to check your wheels and alignment as well.

 Replacing Clogged Air Filters
Air coming into your engine is full of dirt and dust. Your air filter stops debris from entering the engine, but it gets clogged over time and needs to be changed periodically. While changing your air filter won't directly affect your gas mileage, it will increase the life of your engine and make it run more smoothly.

Let Us Check Your Mass Air Flow Sensor
The mass air flow sensor measures air flow into the engine and tells the computer to regulate fuel injection. If the sensor becomes clogged, the readings become inaccurate. This can throw off your fuel economy, causing the engine to work harder. Get your sensor checked and cleaned, and you will improve the efficiency of your engine.

Check Your Oxygen Sensor
The oxygen sensor monitors exhaust flow and sends the information to your engine's computer, which then adjusts the fuel injection level as needed. If the sensor is faulty, the data it sends is incorrect. This causes the fuel injector to react and can cause fuel efficiency to fall by as much as 40 percent. Have your oxygen sensor checked by our mechanics and replace it if needed.

Replace Spark Plugs
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence says that bad spark plugs can decrease fuel economy by up to 30%. If your mileage suddenly drops, make an appointment to have your spark plugs checked.

Look For Corrosion on Your Battery Cables
Corroded battery cables cause the alternator to work harder, and this will use more gas. Have your battery checked and cleaned when you have your car in for service.