Five Ways to Improve Fuel Economy

Have you seen the impressive Nissan Altima mpg and think yours needs help? Your driving and maintenance habits could be to blame. According to our service experts at Woodhouse Nissan Bellevue, these are a few ways to improve your fuel economy.

Rotate Your Tires

By rotating your tires, you can help minimize unusual (or excessive) wear of your tires. Uneven wear can lead to premature tire damage. It can also restrict your tires’ ability to rotate properly, which forces your engine to work harder than necessary.

Check Your Tire Pressure

It’s also important to check your tire inflation regularly. You want to make sure your tires aren’t overinflated or underinflated. Anytime your tires can’t roll freely, that increases drag, which reduces your fuel efficiency.

Clear the Clutter

Excessive weight in your vehicle can seriously diminish your fuel efficiency. When you have to carry a heavy load, take a direct route and unload it as soon as possible.

Cut Out the Idling

Did you know that idling actually uses more fuel than turning your vehicle off and restarting it? Plus, it leads to unnecessary air pollution. Anytime you can, it’s best to turn your car off instead of idling.

Replace Your Filter

If your air filter gets too clogged, it can restrict the air your engine gets. This can affect your performance as well as your gas mileage. Generally, we recommend replacing your air filter every 15,000 miles.

Schedule Auto Service Today

Want to improve your fuel efficiency? We encourage you to schedule Nissan service at our Bellevue Nissan dealership to help improve your vehicle’s performance and efficiency. Stop in at your convenience; we’ll get you taken care of and back on the road in no time!