How to Increase Your Fuel Economy in Racine WI

April 7th, 2022 by

Gas prices are high right now, so it pays to pay attention to efficiency. Thankfully, there are many ways to keep your gas bill to a minimum. Boucher VW of Racine has some tips on how to increase your fuel economy in Racine WI. Keep reading to find out how!

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Top 3 Tricks to Increase Your Fuel Economy in Racine WI

You’re on the go constantly, which means you depend on your car to get you where you need to go. Sometimes it’s hard to pay attention to details, but when it comes to fuel efficiency – it pays to do so. Let’s look at some techniques on how to increase your fuel economy in Racine WI. Some of these include:

  • Avoid fast acceleration from a stop. Your Volkswagen is fun to drive, but you can really use up a lot of gas by “jackrabbit” acceleration from a stop. Take a nice deep breath, relax, and drive smoothly. Your budget will be thankful.
  • Keep your tires properly inflated. Checking air pressure takes very little time, as does adding some air to your tires. Did you know that low air pressure can reduce your fuel efficiency by 3.3 percent? That’s what the US Department of Energy has stated. You don’t want to add 3% to your gas bill – and also wear your tires out 10% faster.
  • Keep up on your car’s maintenance. Keeping oil and other fluids replenished and clean makes your engine run at peak efficiency. It also increases the overall life of your car. Do your gas and overall car budget a favor and keep up with manufacturer recommendations.

For more information on How to Increase Your Fuel Economy in Racine WI, check out these links:

GM Financial – How to Improve Gas Mileage in 5 Steps
AAA Automotive – How to Maximize Fuel Economy

Where to Buy a 2022 Volkswagen in Racine WI

Most VW models are fairly fuel-efficient, but gas prices are high, which means everyone is paying more. If you’re interested in making the switch to an electric vehicle (EV), we recommend coming to us to talk about the Volkswagen ID.4 EV. Putting that gas money back into your budget is as easy as contacting us.

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