Gas Saving Tips

Gas Saving Tips & Tricks You Can Start Today

Here are some tips from your Hyundai Of Central Florida Family to help you keep more money in your pocket. Have you been to the gas station lately? If looking at the prices makes you dizzy, you are not alone.

What can you do – short of staying home, which is not an option – to reduce the pain at the pump?

Gas-saving strategy number 1: Focus on maintenance.

Vehicles not regularly maintained don’t run as well and therefore use more gas. Why? As the U.S. Department of Energy’s FuelEconomy.gov website explains:

• Using the recommended grade of motor oil can improve fuel economy by 1 to 2 percent if you’ve been using the wrong grade.

• Keeping tires properly inflated makes them last longer and can improve gas mileage by 0.6 percent on average and up to 3 percent in some cases. Also, be sure your tires are aligned and balanced.

• Servicing a car that is noticeably out of tune can increase fuel economy by up to 4 percent.

• Replacing a clogged air filter can help increase fuel mileage.

Hyundai Of Central Florida provides essential maintenance services that can improve your vehicle’s fuel economy.

Here are the services we offer:

• • Tire rotation and pressure check

  • Batter inspection

  • Vehicle checkup

  • Fluid top-off

  • Batter test

  • Filter check

  • Belts and hoses check

  • Air filter service

  • Upgrade to full synthetic oil

  • Spark plug replacement

Unload your vehicle:

• Remove the cargo containers and bike racks from the roof. They affect aerodynamics and can increase fuel consumption by as much as 20 percent.

Download an app to find cheap gas near you:

Popular gas apps include:

• GasBuddy https://www.gasbuddy.com/

• Waze https://www.waze.com/

• Fuelio https://fuel.io/

Modify your driving habits:

Small changes to the way you drive and treat your vehicle can save you money. For example, the FuelEconomy.gov Fuel Economy Guide for Model Year 2023 suggests that you:

• Observe the speed limit. Every five mph over 60 mph can reduce fuel economy by seven percent.

• Use cruise control on the highway to maintain a constant speed.

• Driving slower and braking and accelerating more gently. Fast starts and stops make the engine work harder and suck up more fuel.

• Plan and combine trips.

Accelerate gently:

• Avoid aggressive acceleration as it uses more fuel than gradual acceleration. Smooth acceleration can help you save gas and reduce wear and tear on your vehicle.

Keep a steady speed:

• Maintaining a steady speed can help you save gas, especially on the highway. Use cruise control on long drives to keep a steady speed.

Avoid idling:

• Idling uses fuel unnecessarily, so turn off your engine when parked or waiting in traffic for more than a minute.

Keep your tires properly inflated:

• Under-inflated tires can reduce your vehicle’s fuel efficiency. Check your tire pressure regularly and keep them properly inflated.

Use the right fuel:

• Use the fuel recommended by your vehicle’s manufacturer. Higher-octane fuel is not always better, and using it in a vehicle that does not require it can save gas.

See how small changes – and the proper maintenance – can help you squeeze every drop of efficiency out of a gallon of gas. Contact Hyundai Of Central Florida today to schedule your vehicle’s service.