- Keep tires inflated at or above recommended PSI
Flat tires make your engine work harder. Pushing all that dead floppy tire weight around is like driving in sand. Check your tire pressures once per month to ensure that they meet the recommended PSI rating. It’s also not a bad idea to overinflate those tires slightly. 5 PSI is plenty. Properly inflated tires also last longer as the tread wears evenly.
- Purge your car of un-needed things, less stuff = less weight
We all have useless stuff rolling around in our trunks or under our seats. Get rid of that stuff, it’s robbing your fuel to weight ratio. When in doubt, pitch that shit.
- Use fuel additives designed for your engine quarterly
Many auto companies sell products that are designed to clean and improve the performance of our engines. They do everything from cleaning fuel injectors to re-sealing piston rings. Some of these products don’t do a thing though. So ask your local car parts store worker what they recommend for your auto. Find what you think is right for you and throw a bottle of it in your tank at every oil change or every time the seasons change (quarterly).
- Change your oil regularly or as recommended
This should be a given. Clean oil means less friction in your engine which equals better performance and fuel economy. Do it as often as the manufacturer recommends. Not only will your engine last longer and require less repairs, but all that horsepower will thank you. You may also think of switching to a synthetic type oil that improves lubrication and lasts longer.
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