Why is my gas mileage dropping?

Presario Says: Did you know that improper maintenance to your car is the number one reason your gas mileage goes down? Here are some things you can do to get your gas mileage back where it needs to be!

Condition MPG Penalty

Underinflated Tires 1 – 2 mpg

Dirty Air Filter 2 mpg

Worn Spark Plugs 2 mpg

Worn O2 Senor 3.0 mpg

Dirty Oil .4 mpg

Loose Gas Cap 2.0 mpg

Potential Loss in Fuel Economy if all of the above are neglected:

11.4 MPG

Most of us ignore a majority of these things until we have a problem. The truth is, we can avoid may problems with our vehicles and save money in the long run just by performing regular maintenance. Just a money saving tip brought to you by PresarioSays.com!