5 Fuel Economy Tips

A car’s fuel economy is becoming an important factor in many peoples’ decision on what model of car to purchase. Fuel economy is usually expressed in miles per gallon (MPG) and is a measurement of how efficiently a car uses its gasoline. A higher MPG rating means a more efficient vehicle, which reduces the cost of fuel to motorists.

The Austin used car dealers at Chapman Motor Sales have many vehicles with great fuel efficiency. Feel free to stop by any of our 11 Austin-area locations or take a moment to browse our combined online inventory.

Increasing Your Fuel Economy

While some cars are inherently more fuel efficient than others, there are ways you can improve your gas mileage without overhauling your engine. They are all rooted in how you drive your car rather than what car you drive. Some ways you can improve your fuel economy are:

• Avoid aggressive acceleration and braking
• Observe speed limits (after a point, speed increases drastically reduce fuel efficiency)
• Utilize cruise control if your vehicle is equipped with it
• Limit idling
• Do not store excessively heavy items in your vehicle

In the long run, improving how efficiently you use your vehicle’s gas can save you a lot of money. With the cost of gasoline as high as it is, these easy tips are more than worth taking for a spin.

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If you are in the market for a used vehicle, the Austin used car dealers at Chapman Motor Sales can help you find a great used car at a fair price. Please take a moment to browse our combined online inventory.