Prices of fuel continue to rise. Many truck owners feel the
pressure each time they fill in their tanks. The common
questions that they ask is "How can I get better gas
mileage for my truck?"
In this article, you will explore ways to get better gas
mileage with trucks such as Dodge Hemi and Dodge Dakota.
- Are your tires properly inflated? Do you know that
under-inflated tires can decrease your driving speed but
improve gas mileage? A study indicates that the average
pressure of car tires is 80% of the recommended level. So,
when your tires are under-inflated, you lose 0.5% of your
mileage for every PSI. This maybe a small percentage but
when it adds up, you will see the big difference. Usually
for 32 PSI of pressure, a vehicle can go as far as 22
miles per gallon. In a year, you will drive about 12,000
miles. If your tires are low in pressure, you will pay for
an extra of 20 gallons of gas a year. Always ensure that
your tires are properly inflated.
- Do you exceed the speed limit? Studies show that if you
don't keep to the speed limit, it will cause bad gas
mileage. They reveal that better gas mileage can be
achieved if you drive less than 60 miles per hour. Usually
your car will record its best speed for better gas mileage
but the 60 miles per hour is a good indicator for your
engine to consume less fuel. In figures, if you drive at
more that 60 miles per hour, for every 5 miles per hour,
you are paying about 20 cents more per gallon depending on
the current price of the fuel.
- You can install fuel economy devices or use oil
addictive for your engines. However, the FTC warns many
truck owners not to be conned with the outrageous claims
that the retailers or the manufacturers make for their gas
addictive or gasoline saving devices. You can check with
friends to determine the fuel efficiency of these gadgets
or addictive before you decide to buy any of them.
- Going to the Internet to search for low prices of
gasoline is another method where you can improve gas
mileage. Some of the web sites offer calculator for you to
calculate the savings that you can enjoy. With the online
services, you can locate which gas station offers the
lowest price. Most of the times, their information are
up-to-date. You can save a lot of money if you travel a
lot with your truck. Truly, these online tools can help
thrifty drivers like you to buy the lowest possible price
of gas.
- How often do you maintain your vehicle? A properly
maintained truck does make a lot of difference when it
comes to fuel efficiency. If you get your truck tuned up
correctly, you can get up to 4% improved gas mileage. A
truck with serious problem can cost as high as 40% on fuel
expenses. Always examine the air filters. They should be
replaced on a regular basis. Dirty air filters increase
the fuel consumption and the chances of engine damage. A
clean air filter can increase the driving distance by up
to 10%.
So now you have some of the answers to "How can I get
better gas mileage for my truck". Make sure that your
tires are properly inflated and always maintain your truck by
changing the air filters, tuning the engine and changing the
engine oil. Driving below 60 miles per hour can increase your
driving distance.
