- AIR FILTERS - An air filter clogged with dirt, dust or bugs chokes off the air and creates a "rich" mixture - too much gas being burned for the amount of air - which wastes gas and causes the engine to lose power.
- SPARK PLUGS - A vehicle normally has four, six or eight spark plugs, which fire as many as 3 million times every 1,000 miles, resulting in a lot of heat and electrical and chemical erosion. A dirty spark plug causes misfiring, which wastes fuel.
- OXYGEN SENSORS - When is comes to improving your vehicle's fuel economy, this is one of the top ways to make a noticeable difference. Properly functioning oxygen sensors are good for the environment and can save hundreds of dollars in fuel costs over their life.
- PROPERLY INFLATED TIRES - When tires aren't inflated properly, it's like driving with the parking brake on. Under-inflated tires can cut fuel economy by 2 percent per pound, which means if your tire pressure is 27 pounds per square inch (psi) when it should be 32 psi, you've reduced your gas mileage by 10 percent!
- OIL AND FILTER CHANGE - Clean oil reduces friction between moving parts in your engine, increasing fuel economy and reliability. It also removes harmful deposits, extending the life of your engine.
- FUEL INJECTORS - Clean fuel injectors make sure that the fuel is sprayed evenly from the injectors so no fuel is wasted. Fuel injectors should be cleaned every 15,000 miles.
Give us a call (530) 621-4591 today to schedule a fuel saving appointment or visit our website www.theautoanalyst.com to request an appointment online.
