Six Great Ways to Save Fuel...and Money

Get more miles out of every gallon of fuel by maintaining your vehicle with a few simple service from The Auto Analyst, your local NAPA AutoCare Center.

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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!
5. 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.
6. 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.