How To Improve Your Gas Mileage

One of the biggest questions for drivers is “Do I have enough gas?” You do not want to be behind the wheel of your used car, truck or SUV and suddenly find out your fuel tank is almost empty, forcing you to interrupt your drive and pull over to find the nearest gas station. Our expert team at the Portsmouth Used Car Center, your local used car dealer in Portsmouth NH, knows how inconvenient that can be. We want our customers to always enjoy their travels stress-free and not having to worry about your gas mileage will help with that. Check out four tips that we have gathered on steps you can take to improve the gas mileage of your used vehicle:

Change Your Air Filter — To ensure your engine runs correctly, your used vehicle needs both gasoline and a specific amount of oxygen. Your air filter is critical in removing any debris and dust before the air can mix with the existing gasoline. When your filter becomes clogged, the air flow will be restricted and your used Transit Cargo Van or another vehicle will burn more fuel to compensate. By replacing your air filter, you make sure that the ratio of air and fuel remains accurate.

Inflate Your Tires — The tires of your Ford are designed to be filled to a specific level of PSI (the measurement of air pressure). Underinflated tires mean that your engine will have to work harder to turn these soft tires. Our team at the Portsmouth Used Car Center, your local used car dealer in Portsmouth NH, suggests correctly inflating your tires because that will certainly help improve your fuel efficiency, possibly even by 2 MPG or more.

Not Letting Your Vehicle Idle— You need to be careful about letting your used vehicle warm up before you head out. You should only need about a minute or two to warm up; otherwise you will be just wasting precious fuel.

Replace Your Spark Plugs — Here at the Portsmouth Used Car Center, your local car dealer in NH, we recommend that you look over the condition of your spark plugs before you hit the road. They use gasoline to create force that moves the cylinders of your engine, and the spark plugs can misfire if they are dirty or corroded. This will cause a major loss of your fuel. Changing your existing spark plugs for new ones can improve the performance of your engine and help you save on gas. Our experienced service department at the Portsmouth Used Car Center, your Portsmouth Used Ford destination, will be happy to do so for you, so remember to schedule an appointment.

Here at the Portsmouth Used Car Center, your local used car dealership in NH, we hope that our customers find these tips useful and that they see an improvement in how much gas their used car, truck or SUV use. We also are ready to answer any questions you have, so contact us today!

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