Easy to Understand Guide to Extend Your Car’s Mileage

Gearing up for a long trip? Or how about exploring a new place all in a week? Of course, you would want to at least save up on gas which is only practical. Better make some improvement for your vehicle then and get some know-how’s. Plus, improving your mileage does actually help you save some money.

There are factors that you need to consider in terms of improving and extending your car’s mileage performance. So as to simplify some things, here is a guide that is easy enough to understand so that you can have the basic understanding on exactly how to do extend your car’s mileage.

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Oil Change

For car owners, a good fact to take note of is to change motor oil more often that then actual recommended. The multiple times you change your oil  is helpful to you vehicle since it keeps out all the corrosive material from the engine which equates to keeping your car on the road for far longer.

Oxygen Sensor

Replacing the car’s oxygen sensor can have a major impact in improving the vehicle’s mileage. An oxygen sensor’s function is to monitor the exhaust flow and sends the information that the engine computer needs to determine and adjust the levels of the fuel injection. If your oxygen sensor is faulty then the information it gives is inaccurate. This is already an indicator that it needs replacing, since not changing it can decrease your vehicle’s fuel efficiency and irregular fuel emissions. To avoid this, you will have to make sure to keep tabs on the vehicle’s oxygen sensor from time to time.

Air Filter

One thing to check on your vehicle is its air filter. Like any other vehicle, it would be helpful to have the car owner’s manual as a guide since it has all the detailed information which instructs you when or how often you will have to change your air filter. And when you encounter a dirty air filter, which is a sign that you will have the need to replace it so that your vehicle will be able to breathe easily which often results to using less gas. By doing so, a replacement can be a great mileage saver trick since having a clean air filter aid the vehicle to improve by 10% on fuel efficiency.

Spark Plugs

It is recommended for any car owner that they should monitor their vehicle’s spark plugs and ignition system all because they all directly impact the performance of your car and its gas mileage. Spark plugs main function is to ignite the air and fuel mixture in the car’s engine combustion chamber. If your have good working spark plugs, this will eventually result to your car’s improvement on fuel efficiency as well as the engine running smoothly and efficiently.

Tires and Tire Pressure

Tires are a big factor in improving car’s mileage, most definitely! In which tires that are worn out or even underinflated can lead to serious problems. Tires that are out of alignment can also cause problems in handling. These factors always lead to a decrease on your vehicle’s gas mileage and poor performance. It is recommended to have your tire pressure checked monthly to guarantee increase on your car’s mileage. By keeping your tires inflated, you can improve by 3.3% on gas mileage, plus, it guarantees security and safety.

Now that you have enough knowledge in improving you car’s mileage, you can now start on upgrading and making improvements for your Toyota Altis to prepare for a smooth, relaxing getaway!

Author Bio:

James is a par-time blogger and a full time car enthusiast, he mostly writes about fast cars and sometimes reviews for new released rides, he is also a former test driver of Toyota Altis Philippines Team, and attends car meets on his spare time. Follow him @JM_Jav21.