Saturday, July 12, 2008

Do You Know How to Figure Out How Many Miles Per Gallon Your Car is Getting?

Now that gas is over $4 a gallon, it's time to calculate your vehicle's fuel efficiency. You cars fuel efficiency is an indicator of the health of your car's engine. As the oil ages and the tuning drops you will see a drop in the miles per gallon you get. As gas prices continue to rise, it is taking a bigger chunk out of our income just by getting to work and running errands. You should keep tabs on your car's fuel efficiency because it will let you know certain things about your car like whether your vehicle needs tuning up or if someone is siphoning your gas. If you don't know how to figure out how many miles per gallon your vehicle gets, then the steps listed below should help you figure it out. Don't be surprised if your car is not getting good gas mileage, this may be why you have a hole in your wallet where money used to actually be.