Save on gas with car maintenance

SAFE DRIVING

Vehicle maintenance keeps cars safe and running smoothly. In addition to potentially saving lives, vehicle maintenance can also save drivers money.

Last year’s inflation affected prices of just about everything, including gas prices, which forced many drivers seek any way to save money at the pump. Vehicle maintenance is one simple way to reduce fuel costs, sometimes by a significant margin.

In fact, the U.S. Department of Energy estimates that fixing a faulty oxygen sensor could improve gas mileage by as much as 40%.

Smaller measures can also save drivers money at the pump. For example, keeping tires properly inflated can increase fuel efficiency by as much as 3%.

In addition, using the motor oil recommended in a vehicle owner’s manual can improve gas mileage by 1-2%.

—MetroCreativeConnection