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Tips for Improving Fuel Economy

At Cable Dahmer Cadillac, we define ‘fuel economy’ as the distance a vehicle can travel per unit of fuel expended. Fuel Economy has several other complementary phrases with the same definition, including fuel efficiency and fuel mileage. Fuel Economy is a performance metric applied to an engine’s efficient use of fuel in producing drive power.

The automotive industry uses mathematical values to describe the engine’s fuel economy; a vehicle that can travel 30 miles using 1 gallon of fuel is said to have a fuel economy of “thirty miles per gallon.” With fuel being one of the most expensive operational costs, many drivers are interested in how they can realize improved fuel economy. The good news is that anyone can implement a few simple tips to improve their vehicle’s fuel economy.
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Tips for Improving Your Cadillac’s Fuel Economy

At Cable Dahmer Cadillac, we’ve noticed that an increasing percentage of our customers ask about how they can improve their vehicle’s fuel economy. Although countless methods can help the engine burn fuel more efficiently, some are better courses of action if you want to get results quickly. Here is a list of our best tips for improving fuel economy:

  • Driving Style – the driver’s style is the most impactful fuel efficiency factor; adopting a patient driving style that accelerates gently keeping the RPMs down is an easy way to improve fuel economy.
  • Fluids - also important for drivers is to follow the recommended fuel and engine oil types for their model.
  • Weight & Drag – removing heavier objects from the cargo load and reducing objects on the exterior causing drag are easy ways of supporting optimum fuel economy.
  • Engine Idling – engine idling erodes fuel efficiency because the engine is running but the car isn’t accumulating mileage.
  • Oil & Filter Change – a well-lubricated engine is a more efficient engine because the moving parts are less restricted and move more freely.
  • Tune-Up – one of the best ways to promote efficiency is tuning the engine regularly; older-model Cadillacs with a turn-key ignition benefit from a tune-up at 12,000 miles with newer-models at approximately 25,000 miles. The EPA has stated that a tune-up improves fuel efficiency by 4%.
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    Not only will following these tips improve your Cadillac's fuel efficiency, but it will also ensure that your vehicle is running at its best performance. At Cable Dahmer Cadillac in Kansas City, MO, our technicians know how to properly maintain your Cadillac vehicle and to maximize its fuel efficiency. Visit us today for the great service and amenities we provide.
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