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How to Get the Most out of Your Gas Tank

;Tips to Help Minimize Your Gas Usage

When it comes to filling up at the gas station it can often seem like you need to put a lien ;against ;your home just to pay the bill! Okay, maybe it isn’t that bad but you get the idea.

And while there isn’t much that you can do to lower the price of gas there is a lot that you can do to minimize how much you use. Below are some tips from ;The Oil Channel ;to help you get the most out of your gas tank.

Take It Easy on the Gas Pedal!

Do you find yourself planting your foot on the gas pedal just as soon as the light switches to green only to find yourself the first place at the next set of red lights while you watch everybody casually cruise up beside you?

If this sounds right then the tip is for you!

When you think about your car isn’t really nothing more than a large heavy metal object on wheels. With this thought, you can now imagine just how much power is required to move your vehicle from a standing stop. Now consider that your engine gets all of the power it needs from one place and one place only, and that’s your gas tank!

How Are Your Tires?

While you might not think they are connected, how well your tires are inflated and your gas usage is very connected.

As you drive, friction builds up between the road and the area of your tire which comes into contact with the road. The more friction which occurs, the harder your engine needs to work which means more gas being used.

If your tires are underinflated then there could be more tire coming into contact with the road than is necessary leading you to waste precious fuel.

Keep Your Engine in Good Shape

Lastly, another easy way to keep your gas usage down is a healthy engine. The healthier your engine is more efficiently it can operate. Basic maintenance items such as checking, topping up, or even giving your engine a synthetic oil change can all work together to reduce your gas usage.

Every Engine Can Benefit from a Synthetic Oil Change

When it comes to keeping your car in good shape, one of the easiest ways to do this is with a ;synthetic oil change. Speak with ;The Oil Channel ;today at ;(404) 938-9659 ;to find out how a ;synthetic oil change ;can ;reduce your gas usage ;and to make sure you get the right oil for the job.