Center Tire Tech Tips

Now that the summer months are here and travel season is upon us,

its time for some fuel saving tips!

Did you know…

• Keeping up with regular vehicle maintenance can dramatically improve your vehicles gas mileage
• Fixing a maintenance problem such as replacing a faulty oxygen sensor can improve your mileage by as much at 40%, so pay attention when that check engine lights on!
• A dirty spark-plug causes misfiring, wastes fuel & can cause converter & even engine damage if left untreated.
• A cooling system that causes an engine to run too cold can reduce fuel economy by 2 miles per gallon
• Doing basic things like replacing your air filter can improve gas mileage by as much as 10%, add another 4% to your mileage by keeping your tires properly inflated.
• Driving habits can greatly affect fuel mileage. Did you know that for every 5 miles per hour over 65 mph can decrease fuel economy by as much as 7%. Modest acceleration is another key to maintaining good fuel mileage. Rapid acceleration (jackrabbit starts) and aggressive driving can lower your mileage by as much as 33% on the highway.

Come in and let Center Tire check your car over before hitting the road!

Have a safe and enjoyable summer.