How do I recover lost mpg?

Try the following eight methods of getting your gas mileage back in check.

1. Use Premium Gas if Your Car Needs It.
2. Open Her Up.
3. Change the Air Filter.
4. Add Some Fuel System Cleaner.
5. Check Your Tires.
6. Change the Fuel Filter.
7. Change the Spark Plugs and Wires.
8. Swap the Ignition Coils.

Do older cars lose mpg?

Myth: As a vehicle ages, its fuel economy decreases significantly. A vehicle that is properly maintained will retain its efficiency for many years. Vehicles that are 10 or even 15 years old will experience little decrease in fuel economy if properly maintained.

Can you tune your car to get better mpg?

Did you know that a vehicle can burn up to 30 percent more fuel if proper maintenance is not performed on a regular schedule? Do a tune-up, replacing the spark plugs, oxygen sensor and fuel filter. A properly maintained vehicle will run more efficiently and give you better mileage, which saves you money in gas.

What can cause MPG to drop?

5 Reasons for Decreases in Fuel Efficiency

• Incorrect Tire Pressure. Not only is driving with incorrect tire pressure bad for your tire tread and alignment, it’s killing your gas mileage.
• Dirty or Worn Spark Plugs.
• Clogged Air Filter.
• Bad Oxygen Sensor.
• Inaccurate Coolant Sensors.

What causes car to lose gas mileage?

A bad fuel injector or dirty/old fuel filter can drastically affect the flow of fuel into the engine. A fuel system problem is one of the most common causes of poor gas mileage. The more you run your A/C, the lower gas mileage you will get.

Does chip tuning improve MPG?

With appropriate driving habits, you can increase fuel economy by up to 20\% when using RaceChip. This means an investment in our chip tuning products pays off quickly. Enjoy the power boost when pushing the accelerator and save fuel and money while driving in lower gears.