Clean Car for Good Gas Mileag

by: Marilyn Pokorney

In addition to all the practical ways, such as not speeding, keeping proper tire pressure and combining several trips into one there are many more ways you can increase gas mileage by simply taking good care of your vehicle.    Keep the engine well tuned and in good running order.    Make sure the spark plugs are in good shape.    Be sure the valves are adjusted properly.    Keep the carburetor clean. A dirty carburetor can cause a car to use 5 to 9 percent more gas than a clean one.    Maintain a clean catalytic converter. Keep air filters clean. Clogged air filters lower fuel consumption as much as 10%. Faulty oxygen sensors lower fuel consumption by as much as 40 percent. Make sure the automatic choke is working properly.    Change the oil regularly as recommended by your cars manual.    Remove snow tires as soon as possible in the spring and replace them with radial tires to gain a 4 percent gas efficiency.    Remove roof and ski racks if not using them regularly. The wind drag caused by these additions reduce fuel efficiency by 5 percent.    Remove unnecessary items from the car and trunk. For every 100 pounds the car eats up 0.5 percent more gas.    For pickup owners remove the tailgate or put it down if not using it. Or replace it with the net-type of gate or use a bed cover. Tailgates cause a drag effect reducing gas mileage by as much as 15 percent.    When driving in muddy conditions clean the car often. Mud under the bumpers and wheel wells add on unnecessary weight.    And lastly, one popular myth today is to pour acetone, or nail polish remover which is mostly acetone, into the gas tank. In tests performed on the gas lines, the thickness of the fuel line went from 3/8 to 1/32 in just 3 days. Acetone, if spilled, will also eat the paint and finish on your vehicle.    For more information on keeping your car clean visit: http://www.apluswriting.net/gasmiles/5starshine.htm   About the author: Author: Marilyn Pokorney Freelance writer of science, nature, animals and the environment. Also loves crafts, gardening, and reading. Website: http://www.apluswriting.net  Travel Guides Info : Please Visit Us    Related Posts : 1. A Little Rubber Hose--Your Life Depends On It!  2. All about Toyota Mirrors: Functions, Importance and Buying guide  3. All About Wheels: Guide In Buying Replacement Auto Wheels  4. All you need to know about pick-up trucks  5. A Look at Used Forklifts  6. A Look at Car Transport Trailers  7. An Introduction to Trailer Hitches  8. A New Race Car Combines the Best Ideas with the La...  9. Are You Ready to Take the Challenge of Modifying Your Mitsubishi Car?  10. Are You Tired of Trite Tips on Fuel Savings  11. A Simple Car Cleaning Guide  12. A subjective insight of the future automobile  13. Audi 6, Named As the World Car of the Year, Offers World Class Parts at Partstrain