How To Improve Your Car's Gas Mileage

Written By Fred M. Bruni II

Hi Everyone! Tali here, your A-1 Auto Collision Super Store President. Just wanted to share with you all 2 important areas that can help make your car or truck a more fuel efficient vehicle.

Here are some of the things you can do to ensure improved gas mileage for your car:

Driving Habits

  • Keep your car clean. Mud on the undercarriage can weigh a significant amount and slow you down.
  • Consolidate your daily trips and errands. This will also save you the cost of restarting your engine, which uses a lot of gas.
  • Avoid air conditioning when possible. However, when driving at higher speeds, having your windows open also creates drag.
  • Don't throttle the gas or brake pedal! Sudden starts or stops use more gas than gradual changes in speed.
  • Don't idle for too long. Turn off the engine if you anticipate a lengthy wait.
  • Limit car warm-ups in winter.
  • Clear out the trunk. More weight equals more drag.
  • Avoid high speeds. We know this is almost impossible to resist but you can improve your gas mileage by up to 15 percent driving at 55 mph rather than 65 mph.
  • Use overdrive. If your car is equipped with overdrive gearing use it as soon as your speed is high enough.
  • Use cruise control. Maintaining a constant speed is ideal for improving your gas mileage.

Servicing Your Vehicle

  • Replace the spark plugs in your engine regularly. This way, the air and fuel mixture will burn cleaner and more efficiently.
  • Improve the intake/output system. By allowing gas to get in and exhaust out of your vehicle you will improve the vehicle's overall performance and gas mileage.
  • Reduce friction. Use high-quality or synthetic motor oil.
  • Check your oil! Low oil makes your engine work harder.
  • Change your filters. Dirty filters can sometimes increase the amount of fuel your vehicle uses by as much as 10 percent.
  • Keep tires properly inflated and aligned. Check regularly to ensure your wheels are fully inflated and your alignment is good.
  • Get regular engine tune-ups and car maintenance checks. A lot can go wrong with a car. Damaged spark plugs or transmission problems can also contribute to poor gas mileage.
Fred M. Bruni II

Accomplished marketing executive with over 15 years of experience propelling growth for prominent brands across real estate, finance, politics, and more. Armed with a strategic mindset, creative prowess, and analytical acumen, I specialize in strategic messaging, marketing strategy, positioning, and crafting compelling brand narratives that resonate with diverse audiences.

My unique approach to storytelling, underpinned by data-driven insights, has consistently accelerated business success and driven transformative growth.

I specialize in elevating brands through innovative marketing strategies, strategic positioning, and compelling brand development. My expertise lies in harnessing the power of cross-functional leadership and fostering a unified sense of purpose within my teams. I firmly believe that a brand's potential is limitless once its essence is effectively communicated. Similarly, I believe in a team's limitless potential under my leadership.

My journey began in the financial and political arenas, where I quickly established connections in the private sector and in real estate. I served as a Senior Financial Sales Advisor and Business Development Officer for the global bank BBVA, where I was credited with establishing the bank’s first residential mortgage partnership focusing on their bi-national mortgage product.

After the downturn of 2008, I transitioned to the political sector, providing strategy and consulting services to city, county, and state public officials. This culminated in a successful campaign for the Republican nomination of a Texas senate seat. I then served as a communications officer for a Texas utility, establishing partnerships with municipalities and county governments.

My passion for creativity led me to found a digital marketing and creative agency with a focus on small business and real estate. Over a decade, I trained and coached real estate agents and new home sales counselors with builders such as Lennar and Village Builders. This led to my role as Director of Marketing for a prominent South Texas real estate holding company.

Currently, as the Chief Marketing Officer at reTEQ and Tru Agent Collective Powered by Keller Williams, I elevate our brands by crafting strategic messaging to reach our intended audience. I empower those around me, equipping them with the tools and knowledge they need to succeed. My leadership style is characterized by a commitment to strategic vision, operational excellence, and a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

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