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How to Get Better Gas Mileage in a Truck

Posted on the 13 October 2020 by A2v

Better Gas MileageDo you know why your truck is getting terrible mileage? Do you know how to save gas? Several reasons are causing the truck on getting terrible mileage it can be controllable or not which is most often. The cost of fuel that keeps increasing ripped the budget of the average owner, no other way to save the budget on fuel but to maximize the use. Terrible fuel mileage can become better as long as you know how to get better gas mileage. We have listed some of the habits that need to be avoided to get better gas mileage for your truck.How to get better gas mileage in a truck
Maintain proper tire pressure. Your truck efficiency is significantly affected by with the tire pressure. Always check the tire for proper tire pressure, do not run the car with an under-inflated tire. Do not neglect to check the tire pressure, check the tire at least once a week. If you run the car with the correct tire pressure it can add up in stretching a few miles of per gallon of the fuel the car consumes. In checking the tire pressure, do not just look at the tire using a tire pressure gauge to accurately check the tire pressure. The recommended tire pressure is usually located on the tire pressure sticker located near the driver's side door. If the tire is under pressure the tire rolling resistance increases which affect gas mileage. Always in the tire according to the recommended pressure given by the truck manufacturer. Usually there is a label adhere near the driver side door that indicates proper tire inflation pressure, if you cannot find the label, refer to your car owner’s manual. Never inflate the tire exceeding the recommended pressure, this can be dangerous.
Do not overload. The heavier the car the more fuel it consumes, therefore remove the unnecessary load on your car as much as possible. Every load that the car carries has an equivalent fuel it consumes.
Do not over speed. The most economical range of speed that the car can run is 40 to 50 mph. Maintaining this speed will add up to the mile per gallon your car can run with better fuel consumption.
Do not travel during traffic hours. If you stuck in the traffic your car will consume more than while your car run, therefore plans your trip avoid traveling if you know the hours the traffic builds up.
Avoid stop and go driving. When you drive avoid sudden stop and sudden acceleration, driving with stop and go habit consumes extra fuel than normal.  
Follow proper maintenance. Maintenance is the most important activity you never forget, follow the periodic maintenance schedule recommended by the car manufacturer. The manufacturer set periodic maintenance to avoid the small problem from developing into a bigger problem. 
These are only a few tips that you can do to gain the extra mile, and somewhat improves driving habits that contribute to your car to have a bad fuel mileage.

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