
{"id":900,"date":"2017-03-16T08:30:30","date_gmt":"2017-03-16T08:30:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/carvillesautomart\/?p=900"},"modified":"2023-05-24T09:26:21","modified_gmt":"2023-05-24T09:26:21","slug":"how-to-maximize-fuel-efficiency-in-your-used-vehicle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carvillesautomart.com\/blog\/how-to-maximize-fuel-efficiency-in-your-used-vehicle\/","title":{"rendered":"How to maximize fuel efficiency in your used vehicle"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Here at Carville\u2019s Auto Mart we\u2019re proud to offer some of the most efficient used cars on the road; however, that doesn\u2019t mean that you can\u2019t get the most out of your tank with any other vehicles that we offer. If you\u2019ve been searching for a way to go longer between fill ups, today we\u2019ll give you some tips on how to maximize fuel efficiency in your used vehicle!<!--more--><\/p>\n<h3>Avoid driving aggressively<\/h3>\n<p>We\u2019ve all seen these kind of people; they\u2019re the ones weaving in and out of lanes on busy highways, brake-checking other drivers and tailgating more than is ever necessary. Driving aggressively like this can seriously hurt your gas mileage when you find yourself in stop-and-go traffic often. Lay off the gas pedal the next time you head out and you might notice your gauge responding positively!<\/p>\n<h3>Obey the speed limit<\/h3>\n<p>For some, speed limits are a nuisance. For others, they\u2019re the logical way to keep yourself safe on the road. However, there are other benefits to driving the speed limit as well; not only will you be getting to your destination in roughly the same amount of time, but keeping at a lower speed can reduce strain on your engine. This helps you get more out of every tank!<\/p>\n<h3>Use cruise control<\/h3>\n<p>In addition to obeying the speed limit, utilizing cruise control on the road can also help to keep your vehicle performing longer. This is because your speed and (for the most part) RPM output stay fixed, helping your engine run at peak performance.<\/p>\n<h3>Remove all excessive baggage and weight<\/h3>\n<p>Let\u2019s be honest; most of the belongings in your vehicle don\u2019t really need to be there. Every once in awhile it\u2019s good to give your car a good cleaning, removing some of the baggage and other items you find inside. A lighter car doesn\u2019t have to work as hard to get you moving!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carvillesautomart.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks-to-prepare-for-an-rv-road-trip\/\">Tips and tricks to prepare for an RV road trip<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re proud here at Carville\u2019s Auto Mart to offer <a href=\"http:\/\/www.carvillesautomart.com\/used-fuel-efficient-cars-grand-junction-co\">many vehicles that can achieve 30 miles per gallon<\/a> or better on the highway. If you\u2019re interested in seeing what we have in store, feel free to stop in and see us today and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.carvillesautomart.com\/contact-carvilles-auto-mart-in-grand-junction-co\">contact us<\/a> if you have any questions!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here at Carville\u2019s Auto Mart we\u2019re proud to offer some of the most efficient used cars on the road; however, that doesn\u2019t mean that you can\u2019t get the most out of your tank with any other vehicles that we offer. 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