Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Follow these gas saving tips for a fuel-efficient drive

This spring, become fuel-conscious! To help you in this endeavour, we at Ford of Ocala, offer our customers some important gas saving tips. Here are the guidelines you need to follow for a fuel-efficient drive :

  • Improve your gas mileage by around 3% by keeping your tires inflated to the proper pressure
  • Improve your gas mileage by around 1-2% by using the manufacturer's recommended grade of motor oil. The dealership will use the correct grade for your vehicle every time you go in for an oil change
  • Replacing a clogged air filter improves your gas mileage by as much as 10%
  • Follow a regular maintenance schedule to optimize your vehicle's fuel economy
  • Get the air pressure checked at least once a month
  • Have the mechanic rotate the tires as part of your routine maintenance to ensure even wear
  • Get your tires rotated at least every 6,000-7,000 miles which will help in detecting alignment problems and help prevent irregular wear
  • Driving with bad tires can make things worse. Therefore, get your tires examined for tread wear. Proper tread depth will help prevent skids and hydroplaning

To inspect any Ford vehicle, visit us in person at Ford of Ocala, 2816 N W Pine Avenue, Ocala, Florida FL 34475 or call (800) 292-3338. You can also log on to our dealership website at http://www.fordofocala.com/