5 Top Gas Saving Ideas for 2022

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Looking for a few gas-saving ideas to save some green after getting sticker shock at the pump recently? A lot of people are these days. With gas prices going up, up, up, who couldn’t use a few ideas to save gas and increase mileage to the fullest?

Seen below, check out a few suggestions for gas-saving ideas that can really add up, including a few you might not have thought of before. And if you really want to save some cash, come see us at McLarty Daniel Chevrolet in Springdale, AR! Chevrolet innovation and engineering mean Chevy’s latest cars, trucks and SUVs are fuel-efficient marvels, with some gasoline-engine models achieving average mileage of more than 38 mpg! If you’re ready to say to heck with it, we’ve got you covered with the most innovative hybrid and all-electric models too.

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USE NAVIGATION

Navigation systems included with most smartphones are very good these days, able to give you turn-by-turn directions and even help you avoid slowdowns and traffic jams with live alerts. By utilizing navigation on every trip and using alternate routes to avoid marked slowdowns, you can save a surprising amount of mileage. That’s a difference you’ll see at the pump.

CLICK THAT CAP

Know how your gas cap makes that distinctive clicking sound when you tighten it? That’s not just there to be annoying. It’s actually a clever, audio-based system to let you know when the gas cap is tight enough. After every fill-up, make sure your gas cap clicks at least three times when you retighten it (if your vehicle allows for this). That seals your fuel system and helps keep your precious petrol from escaping as useless (and environmentally damaging) vapor.

CHECK YOUR TIRES

The rated pressure of your tires isn’t just a good suggestion. In addition to helping your tires last longer, keeping your tires properly inflated decreases their rolling resistance as you motor along. By decreasing the amount of friction, properly inflating your tires slightly decreases the amount of strain put on your engine, increasing fuel efficiency. It’s not by a lot, but when gas is expensive, every little bit helps.

BREATHE FREELY

Proper maintenance of your vehicle is very important when it comes to fuel economy. One area of particular importance to how much fuel you’re using: your vehicle’s air filter. If your air filter is clogged, it will starve your engine of air. To compensate, your car’s electronic fuel injection system might use more fuel. Keep your vehicle performing at tip-top condition and fuel economy by changing out that engine air filter if it’s been a while. If you’re handy, you may be able to do it yourself. Or save yourself some hassle and book an appointment with our Service Department.

SLOW IT DOWN

Ever noticed how vehicle ads always list “city” and “highway” mileage? That’s because every time a vehicle accelerates from a standing stop, it burns more fuel. As you go faster, aerodynamic drag also begins to increase how much fuel your car is burning. To increase fuel economy, one of the best things you can do in town or on the highway is just to slow down. By adding a few minutes to your trip, you’ll use less fuel and be safer in the process. Also, be sure to use cruise control when you can to keep a lead foot from leading to a light wallet.

By following a few of these common-sense gas-saving ideas, we hope you can save a little at the pump. Ready to get into a new ride with record-breaking fuel economy and all that Chevy style? Then come see us at McLarty Daniel Chevrolet in Springdale. From the fuel-efficient Chevy Spark to the first all-electric Chevy Silverado coming soon, we’ve got the deals on wheels that will help you pass up the pump more often. Stop in today.