Nobody loves rising gas prices, which means now is the best time to boost your fuel efficiency. How can you do that? Depending on how you drive and your maintenance habits, there are techniques you can use to get the most out of your tank of gas around Huntsville.
Fuel Efficient Driving Techniques
Here are some things Madison area drivers can do behind the wheel to help their Audi go further.
- Clean your car: Did you know that as little as 100 pounds of extra clutter in your car can reduce your fuel efficiency? The extra weight requires your engine to work harder and less efficiently. Make sure you don’t leave anything in your vehicle that isn’t necessary while you drive around Houston.
- Take off the roof rack: Cargo boxes and roof racks create wind resistance which makes your engine work harder. If you don’t need them for a trip, be sure to remove them before hitting the Decatur roads.
- Keep your speed steady: Fuel efficiency tops out at about 50 mph, and rapid accelerations use more gas. Keep a steady, lower speed for max fuel economy.
Routine Maintenance to Help You Go Further
Here are some things we can do in our Audi Huntsville service center to help your vehicle run more efficiently.
- Tire inflation and maintenance: If your tires are underinflated, out of alignment, or have uneven tread wear, they can have a negative impact on your fuel efficiency. It takes more effort from your engine to move damaged or underinflated tires, so regularly check inflation levels and keep up with your tire rotations and balancing.
- Routine engine maintenance: A well maintained engine is an efficient engine, so be sure to keep up with routine maintenance, like oil changes, fluid flushes, air filter and spark plug replacements, etc.
We hope these tips help you have a more fuel efficient drive. And remember, if you need routine maintenance, we’re just a phone call away. Better yet, you can schedule your service appointment online. We’ll see you soon!