How can I get better gas mileage in my Chevy Impala?
TIP #1: Only buy or fill up your car or truck in the early morning when the ground temperature is still cold. Remember that all service stations have their storage tanks buried below ground. The colder the ground the more dense the gasoline, when it gets warmer gasoline expands, so buying in the afternoon or in the evening… your gallon is not exactly a gallon. In the petroleum business, the specific gravity and the temperature of the gasoline, diesel and jet fuel, ethanol and other petroleum products pays an important role. A 1-degree rise in temperature is a big deal for this business. But the service stations do not have temperature compensation at the pumps. TIP #2: When your’re filling up do not squeeze the trigger of the nozzle to a fast mode. If you look you will see that the trigger has three stages: low, middle, and high. In slow mode you should be pumping on low speed, thereby minimizing the vapors that are created while you are pumping. All hoses at the pump have a vapor re
1) Slow down. Do not accellerate quickly. Do not speed. If you see a red light or stop sign in the distance coast into it so you do not need to use the brakes as much. Use cruise control on the highway. Changing your driving habits is probably the #1 way to get better gas mileage. You can get 2-5 mpg better gas mileage by just driving smarter. 2) Do not make unnecessary trips. If you need to go to the store…wait and do it all in one big trip and have multiple stops. Those little 5-10 mile trips add up quickly and cost a lot of money. 3) Check your tires for proper inflation. 4) Remove unnecessary weight from your car. An extra 50 pounds in the trunk can hurt your gas mileage. 5) Limit your use of air conditioning. 6) Keep up on the maintenance of the car, oil changes, etc…A car that runs well will get better mileage. 7) Walk or ride a bike once in awhile…not only will save money on gas but you will get some exercise in the process.
