How to improve your gas mileage
There are five simple things you can do to make sure you can get the most out of the fuel in your vehicle.
Maintain Proper Tire Inflation
Improve your gas mileage by around 3% by keeping your tires inflated to the proper pressure.
Use Recommended Grade of Oil
Improve your gas mileage by 1-2% by using the manufacturer's recommended grade of motor oil. Gary Crossley Ford will use the correct grade for your vehicle every time you come in for an oil change.
Keep Engine Properly Tuned
Fixing a car that is noticeably out of tune or has failed an emissions test can improve mileage by an average of 4%. Making sure your oxygen sensor is working properly can improve mileage by as much as 40%.
Change Air Filter
Replacing a clogged air filter improves your gas mileage by as much as 10%.
Your air filter might need replacement if you:
- Feel decreased engine performance
- Experience jerky or slow acceleration
- Experience reduced gas mileage
- Hear coughing or spitting when your vehicle is idling
- Service engine soon light comes on
If any of these symptoms occur, you should schedule an appointment at Gary Crossley Ford Service Department.
Perform Regular Maintenance
Improving the fuel economy of your vehicle starts with regular maintenance at your local Dealership. Following the maintenance schedule is an easy way to optimize your vehicle’s fuel economy.
What happens when you come in to Gary Crossley Ford Service Department for engine service?
How the technician diagnoses your vehicle to fix it right the first time.
You’ve just brought your vehicle in to the service department specifically for a problem with your engine. Now what? Our friendly Service Advisor will ask a technician to diagnose the problem.
Then, the Service Advisor will take you through your vehicle’s test results, step-by-step. If it shows that your engine needs service, there’s no better place to have it done than right there at the Dealership.
Once you’ve OK’d the services we recommend for your vehicle, we’ll get you back on the road as quickly as possible. And you can rest easy knowing:
Engine components are designed specifically for your vehicle
Technicians have the most up-to-date training for your vehicle
You can also ask about the tools we use to diagnose your vehicle and make sure we fix it right the first time. They not only help us – they’ll help you understand the problem and the solution, plus you’ll know what’s going on with your vehicle’s critical components every time you come in.
Why should you take your vehicle to the Dealership for service?
You can bring your vehicle to Gary Crossley Ford Service Department – no matter what it needs.
Whether it’s a routine oil change or a more complicated engine repair, there’s nowhere else you need to take your vehicle for service. Gary Crossley Ford has everything your vehicle needs from the moment you purchase your vehicle to the day you come back for a new one.
The experts at Gary Crossley Ford are fully equipped for any service, including:
- Oil and filter changes
- Scheduled maintenance
- Tire Replacement and Service
- Brake Pad and Shoe Replacement
- Air Conditioning
- Engine Service
- All Wheel Drive and 4x4
- Automatic Transmission
- Engine Cooling and Cabin Heating
- Steering and Suspension
- Charge, Start or Battery Service
- Wheel Alignment
- Anti-Lock Brake System
Gary Crossley Ford is the best possible choice for service because our technicians know your vehicle inside and out. We are continuously trained by Ford Motor Company, and the parts they use are specifically designed to fit your vehicle exactly.
You just can’t find this type of service or expertise anywhere else. And the price is usually around what you’d pay at other repair shops.
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