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Gas Saving Tips
The high gas prices don't have an end in sight, so we here at Heinley's Car Care Center have compiled some of the best tips out there to save you gas and money!
1. Avoid prolonged warming up of engine, even on cold mornings - 30 to 45 seconds is plenty of time.
2. Don't start and stop engine needlessly. Idling your engine for one minute consumes the gas amount equivalent to when you start the engine. This also falls into fast-food drive-thrus. If there's a long line, why not just turn the car off and go inside. It will save money and time.
3. Accelerate slowly when starting from a dead stop. Don't push the pedal down more than 1/4 of the total foot travel. This allows the carburetor to function at peak efficiency.
4. Buy gasoline during the coolest time of the day - early morning or late evening is best. During this times gasoline is densest. Keep in mind - gas pumps measure volumes of gas, not densities of fuel concentration. You are charged according to "volume of measurement".
5. Choose type and brand very carefully. Certain brands provide you with greater economy because of better quality.
6. Exceeding 40 mph forces your car to overcome tremendous wind resistance. Slow down!
7. As speed increases, fuel economy decreases exponentially. If you are one of the "ten-over on the freeway" set, try driving the speed limit for a few days. You'll save a lot of fuel and your journey won't take much longer.
8. Manual Transmission? Traveling at fast rates in low gears can consume up to 45% more fuel than is needed.
9. Ever notice how, in bad traffic jams, cars seem to constantly speed up and slow down, while trucks tend to roll along at the same leisurely pace? A constant speed keeps shifting to a minimum but it also aids economy, as it takes much more fuel to get a vehicle moving than it does to keep it moving. Saves fuel and aggravation.
10. Think ahead when approaching hills. If you accelerate, do it before you reach the hill, not while you're on it.
11. Avoid rough roads -- Dirt and gravel rob you of up to 30% of your gas mileage.
12. Stoplights are usually timed for your motoring advantage. By traveling steadily at the legal speed limit you boost your chances of having the 'green light' all the way.
13. Automatic transmissions should be allowed to cool down when your car is idling at a standstill. Place gear into neutral position. This reduces transmission strain and allows transmission to cool.
14. A good air filter is the key to good fuel economy. A dirty air filter restricts the flow of air into the engine, which harms performance and economy. Air filters are easy to check and change. Remove it and hold it up to the sun. If you can't see any light coming through, you need a new one.
15. Inspect suspension and chassis parts for occasional misalignment. Bent wheels, axles, bad shocks, broken springs, etc. create engine drag and are unsafe at high traveling speeds.
16. Remove excess weight from car or trunk.
17. Keep your tires inflated.
18. Starting your car with electronic devices, like the radio and air conditioning, turned off, will put less strain on your engine which translates to better gas mileage.
19. A moderately priced GPS unit will pay for itself in wasted time and wasted gas. It's perfect for the directionally challenged or those of us who are just too embarrassed to ask directions
Is your vehicle getting the best fuel mileage it can?
Valvoline’s Fuel Injector Cleaner:
-Helps improve acceleration, power and performance
-Cleans fuel injectors and carburetors
-Eliminates rough idle and hesitation caused by deposits
-Removes moisture from the fuel system
-Helps save gas by keeping fuel injectors clean
Get it with your next Valvoline Full Service Oil Change at
Heinley’s Car Care Center!
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Common Gas Saving Tips Tested with Results
By changing your driving habits you can improve fuel economy up to 37 percent right away (depending on how you drive).
Test #1 Aggressive Driving vs. Moderate Driving
Result: Major savings potential
The Cold Hard Facts: Up to 37 percent savings, average savings of 31 percent
Recommendation: Stop driving like a maniac.
Test #2 Lower Speeds Saves Gas
Result: Substantial savings on a long trip
Cold Hard Facts: Up to 14 percent savings, average savings of 12 percent
Recommendation: Drive the speed limit.
Test #3 Use Cruise Control
Result: Surprisingly effective way to save gas
Cold Hard Facts: Up to 14-percent savings, average savings of 7 percent
Recommendation: If you've got it, use it.
Test #4 A/C On, Windows Up vs. A/C Off, Windows Down
Result: Nice in theory; not true in practice
Cold Hard Facts: No measurable difference (unless you open the sunroof, too!)
Recommendation: Please, make yourself comfortable.
Test #5 Check Your Tire Pressure
Result: Important for safety and to reduce tire wear
Cold Hard Facts: No measurable effect on the vehicles we tested
Recommendation: Check your tire pressure often but don't expect a big savings.
Test #6 Avoid Excessive Idling
Result: More important than we assumed
Cold Hard Facts: Avoiding excessive idling can save up to 19 percent
Recommendation: Stopping longer than a minute? Shut 'r down.
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Planning on Taking a Vacation?
Here are some helpful tips to know before you go:
1) Change your oil - this is the #1 cause of engine failure, especially in high heat conditions.
2) Get your wheels aligned - this helps prevent wear on your tires, making a blowout less likely.
3) Have your air conditioner checked - with the hot summers, it is not only for comfort, but also for safety.
4) Check your brakes - there are more children playing in the neighborhood with school being out. Are your brakes prepared to stop on a dime?
5) Have your vehicle cleaned - clean windshields are a must for good vision, and a good wax job keeps the bugs and road grime from damaging your car's paint.
6) Have your transmission checked - it should be serviced everything 30,000 miles.
Almost all of these things will also help to improve your car's gas mileage.
Better mileage equals less money.
Heinley's can provide all these services for you!
For more information, call or email us today!
Back to Top
Did you Know?
- A loose gas cap can trigger the "Check Engine" or "Service Engine Soon" light. Make sure the cap is secure and tight.
- Frequent washing and polishing is the best way to protect your car's finish from the damaging effects of acid rain.
- The chances of a drive belt failure rise dramatically over time. After 4 years or 36,000 miles for V-belt and 50,000 miles for serpentine belts.
- Your cars' engine can use more than 10,000 gallons of air for every gallon of fuel burned, so it's easy to see how big of a job the air filter has.
- For the longest transmission life, have the fluid and filter changed every 2 years or 24,000 miles.
- Proper tire inflation can improve gas mileage by more than 3% when maintained regularly.
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Ten Cents
Did you know that you can save up to 10 cents per mile
just by doing your Manufacturer's Scheduled Maintenance?
That's right. Studies have shown that the average vehicle over a five year period can save up to 10 cents per mile by doing the required maintenance that the manufacturer suggests.
What did the study test? By tracking the everyday expenses an average vehicle owner spends on his or her vehicle over a five year period without doing the preventative scheduled maintenance, the cost averaged 22 cents per mile driven. Things like alignment, tires, oil changes, transmission services, lubrication, changing fluids, fuel filters, air filters, brakes, exhaust, emission controls and many more are all factored into the study.
These are the people who wait until their car breaks down before they do the services. The owners that serviced their vehicle by doing their scheduled maintenance had a cost per mile of 12 cents over the same 5 year period. That's a savings of 10 cents. That's HUGE considering that the average person drives 12-15 thousand miles per year.
Let's see: That's 10 cents, multiplied by 15 thousand miles, multiplied by 5 years.
That equals $750.00 in SAVINGS!!
You'll also receive the benefit of a safer and more efficient vehicle that you can have confidence in. You will know that you can get to point B from point A without worry. You will know that when you need that power to pass another vehicle it will be there and without hesitation. Lastly, there will be no question as to whether your vehicle is as efficient as it can be.
THAT'S A GREAT THING WITH GAS PRICES RISING.
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The high gas prices don't have an end in sight, so we here at Heinley's Car Care Center have compiled some of the best tips out there to save you gas and money!
1. Avoid prolonged warming up of engine, even on cold mornings - 30 to 45 seconds is plenty of time.
2. Don't start and stop engine needlessly. Idling your engine for one minute consumes the gas amount equivalent to when you start the engine. This also falls into fast-food drive-thrus. If there's a long line, why not just turn the car off and go inside. It will save money and time.
3. Accelerate slowly when starting from a dead stop. Don't push the pedal down more than 1/4 of the total foot travel. This allows the carburetor to function at peak efficiency.
4. Buy gasoline during the coolest time of the day - early morning or late evening is best. During this times gasoline is densest. Keep in mind - gas pumps measure volumes of gas, not densities of fuel concentration. You are charged according to "volume of measurement".
5. Choose type and brand very carefully. Certain brands provide you with greater economy because of better quality.
6. Exceeding 40 mph forces your car to overcome tremendous wind resistance. Slow down!
7. As speed increases, fuel economy decreases exponentially. If you are one of the "ten-over on the freeway" set, try driving the speed limit for a few days. You'll save a lot of fuel and your journey won't take much longer.
8. Manual Transmission? Traveling at fast rates in low gears can consume up to 45% more fuel than is needed.
9. Ever notice how, in bad traffic jams, cars seem to constantly speed up and slow down, while trucks tend to roll along at the same leisurely pace? A constant speed keeps shifting to a minimum but it also aids economy, as it takes much more fuel to get a vehicle moving than it does to keep it moving. Saves fuel and aggravation.
10. Think ahead when approaching hills. If you accelerate, do it before you reach the hill, not while you're on it.
11. Avoid rough roads -- Dirt and gravel rob you of up to 30% of your gas mileage.
12. Stoplights are usually timed for your motoring advantage. By traveling steadily at the legal speed limit you boost your chances of having the 'green light' all the way.
13. Automatic transmissions should be allowed to cool down when your car is idling at a standstill. Place gear into neutral position. This reduces transmission strain and allows transmission to cool.
14. A good air filter is the key to good fuel economy. A dirty air filter restricts the flow of air into the engine, which harms performance and economy. Air filters are easy to check and change. Remove it and hold it up to the sun. If you can't see any light coming through, you need a new one.
15. Inspect suspension and chassis parts for occasional misalignment. Bent wheels, axles, bad shocks, broken springs, etc. create engine drag and are unsafe at high traveling speeds.
16. Remove excess weight from car or trunk.
17. Keep your tires inflated.
18. Starting your car with electronic devices, like the radio and air conditioning, turned off, will put less strain on your engine which translates to better gas mileage.
19. A moderately priced GPS unit will pay for itself in wasted time and wasted gas. It's perfect for the directionally challenged or those of us who are just too embarrassed to ask directions
Is your vehicle getting the best fuel mileage it can?
Valvoline’s Fuel Injector Cleaner:
-Helps improve acceleration, power and performance
-Cleans fuel injectors and carburetors
-Eliminates rough idle and hesitation caused by deposits
-Removes moisture from the fuel system
-Helps save gas by keeping fuel injectors clean
Get it with your next Valvoline Full Service Oil Change at
Heinley’s Car Care Center!
Back to Top
Common Gas Saving Tips Tested with Results
By changing your driving habits you can improve fuel economy up to 37 percent right away (depending on how you drive).
Test #1 Aggressive Driving vs. Moderate Driving
Result: Major savings potential
The Cold Hard Facts: Up to 37 percent savings, average savings of 31 percent
Recommendation: Stop driving like a maniac.
Test #2 Lower Speeds Saves Gas
Result: Substantial savings on a long trip
Cold Hard Facts: Up to 14 percent savings, average savings of 12 percent
Recommendation: Drive the speed limit.
Test #3 Use Cruise Control
Result: Surprisingly effective way to save gas
Cold Hard Facts: Up to 14-percent savings, average savings of 7 percent
Recommendation: If you've got it, use it.
Test #4 A/C On, Windows Up vs. A/C Off, Windows Down
Result: Nice in theory; not true in practice
Cold Hard Facts: No measurable difference (unless you open the sunroof, too!)
Recommendation: Please, make yourself comfortable.
Test #5 Check Your Tire Pressure
Result: Important for safety and to reduce tire wear
Cold Hard Facts: No measurable effect on the vehicles we tested
Recommendation: Check your tire pressure often but don't expect a big savings.
Test #6 Avoid Excessive Idling
Result: More important than we assumed
Cold Hard Facts: Avoiding excessive idling can save up to 19 percent
Recommendation: Stopping longer than a minute? Shut 'r down.
Back to Top
Planning on Taking a Vacation?
Here are some helpful tips to know before you go:
1) Change your oil - this is the #1 cause of engine failure, especially in high heat conditions.
2) Get your wheels aligned - this helps prevent wear on your tires, making a blowout less likely.
3) Have your air conditioner checked - with the hot summers, it is not only for comfort, but also for safety.
4) Check your brakes - there are more children playing in the neighborhood with school being out. Are your brakes prepared to stop on a dime?
5) Have your vehicle cleaned - clean windshields are a must for good vision, and a good wax job keeps the bugs and road grime from damaging your car's paint.
6) Have your transmission checked - it should be serviced everything 30,000 miles.
Almost all of these things will also help to improve your car's gas mileage.
Better mileage equals less money.
Heinley's can provide all these services for you!
For more information, call or email us today!
Back to Top
Did you Know?
- A loose gas cap can trigger the "Check Engine" or "Service Engine Soon" light. Make sure the cap is secure and tight.
- Frequent washing and polishing is the best way to protect your car's finish from the damaging effects of acid rain.
- The chances of a drive belt failure rise dramatically over time. After 4 years or 36,000 miles for V-belt and 50,000 miles for serpentine belts.
- Your cars' engine can use more than 10,000 gallons of air for every gallon of fuel burned, so it's easy to see how big of a job the air filter has.
- For the longest transmission life, have the fluid and filter changed every 2 years or 24,000 miles.
- Proper tire inflation can improve gas mileage by more than 3% when maintained regularly.
Back to Top
Ten Cents
Did you know that you can save up to 10 cents per mile
just by doing your Manufacturer's Scheduled Maintenance?
That's right. Studies have shown that the average vehicle over a five year period can save up to 10 cents per mile by doing the required maintenance that the manufacturer suggests.
What did the study test? By tracking the everyday expenses an average vehicle owner spends on his or her vehicle over a five year period without doing the preventative scheduled maintenance, the cost averaged 22 cents per mile driven. Things like alignment, tires, oil changes, transmission services, lubrication, changing fluids, fuel filters, air filters, brakes, exhaust, emission controls and many more are all factored into the study.
These are the people who wait until their car breaks down before they do the services. The owners that serviced their vehicle by doing their scheduled maintenance had a cost per mile of 12 cents over the same 5 year period. That's a savings of 10 cents. That's HUGE considering that the average person drives 12-15 thousand miles per year.
Let's see: That's 10 cents, multiplied by 15 thousand miles, multiplied by 5 years.
That equals $750.00 in SAVINGS!!
You'll also receive the benefit of a safer and more efficient vehicle that you can have confidence in. You will know that you can get to point B from point A without worry. You will know that when you need that power to pass another vehicle it will be there and without hesitation. Lastly, there will be no question as to whether your vehicle is as efficient as it can be.
THAT'S A GREAT THING WITH GAS PRICES RISING.
Back to Top