HOW TO MAXIMIZE THE MPG OF YOUR INFINITI

If you own an INFINITI, you likely feel confident driving the vehicle and have a great experience spending time on the road each day. When it comes to the cost of owning a car, fuel is one of the most costly aspects of driving the vehicle. If you’re ready to maximize your MPG of your INFINITI, there are a few main tips to follow.

Adjust Your Driving Style

The way that you drive significantly influences how much fuel you consume each day. Although it may save time to drive around, you’ll end up spending more if you drive faster than the speed limit, as well as increase your risk of getting into a collision. Drive slower than 60 mpg when possible and take side streets to save on gas. Turning off the vehicle when you’re sitting at a train or are in traffic that has come to a complete stop will also allow you to avoid wasting excess fuel when idling.

Care for Your Car

The maintenance that you perform on your vehicle is not only necessary to avoid expensive repairs, but also for making the car more economical. You’ll need to check the tire pressure each week and read your owner’s manual to determine how much air is needed to improve your mileage. Rotating the tires and replacing them when they’ve worn down is also necessary.

Remove Junk From the Trunk

Many drivers utilize the storage space that is available in their trunk as a place to store sporting equipment, tools, and clothing. Using your vehicle as a place for storage will end up costing you more on fuel because it’ll make the car weigh more. With excess weight, more fuel is burned because the vehicle will have to work harder to get around. Make a habit out of cleaning out the car each week and keeping it free of items that aren’t needed.

Turn the Air Conditioning Off

Using the air conditioning in the car may keep you cool and comfortable on the road, but it will also cause you to fuel up your car more often. The A/C puts extra strain on the engine because it’s also using energy to use the A/C compressor. It may not be comfortable to never use the air on hot days, it’s important to choose wisely when you decide to run it instead of always keeping it on. Opt for rolling the windows down halfway or running the fan in the vehicle to keep the air circulating.

Use the Right Fuel for Your Make and Model

Using the right fuel for your car can allow it to be more economical. Read the owner’s manual to determine which fuel is recommended for your make and model. You’ll also want to avoid filling up your tank all of the way due to the weight of the gas. Each gallon of fuel weighs an average of eight pounds, which can allow you to save up to 60 percent if you don’t fill it up all of the way. You may make more trips to the gas station throughout the month, but it will mean saving more money over time.

Feel free to contact or visit our dealership today to learn more about how to maximize the MPG of your INFINITI for added savings each month. One of our team members can also answer your questions and schedule a test drive of an INFINITI model at our location.

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