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How to improve fuel economy

7 Tips to improve fuel economy You can get better fuel economy by following these tips You’ve probably heard some of these tips before on how to improve fuel economy, but they really work Get a tune-up It’s a myth that all spark plugs last 100K or more miles. When carmakers switch to distributorless ignition systems (DIS) nd platinum spark plugs in the 90’s you really could go 100K miles on the newer platinum plugs. But carmakers didn’t use DIS ignition systems for very long. They quickly switched to coil-on-plug … Read More

Get better gas mileage — 10 Tips To Get More MPG

Use these 10 tips to get better gas mileage Here’s a comprehensive list of top 10 ways to get better gas mileage in your vehicle without taking it to the shop. Keep your tires inflated to the pressure listed on the label inside the driver’s door pillar. Most drivers never check their tire pressure, and that can cost you at the pump. An underinflated tire deflects more energy, increasing rolling resistance, which robs the vehicle of fuel efficiency. Tires lose pressure over time and running a tire 20 percent underinflated, … Read More


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