Regular car maintenance such as oil changes, tune ups, air filter maintenance, and proper tire inflation can save you 23 gallons of gasoline per year! The easiest one you can do at home is make sure that your tires are filled up to the maximum PSI that your particular tire allows.
How can you find out that information?
Simply look at the sidewall of the tire for the letters “PSI”. Prior to those letters there will be a number or a range of numbers. That number of the top of the range is where you want to be in order to get maximum gas mileage.
10% underinflation = 5% mileage loss
20% underinflation = 15% mileage loss
Your ride might be a little bit more bumpy, but think of the gas you will save! Not to mention the clean air benefits everyone will get to experience!
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Dear Hunter, I really enjoyed reading your blog. Very creative! As for the “Filling up your tires to the maximum PSI” I have heard that, and my husband takes care of all that kind of stuff, so I rely on him to do it right. For people that had no idea, it is a great tip.
Cindy D