Have you ever heard of the method of writing everything down that you eat if you want to lose weight? You can apply the same concept to saving gas!
By keeping a gas mileage log, you can determine how many miles you are getting for every tank of gas. It’s so simple, too. Just keep a pad of paper in your glove box and write down how many gallons you purchase and the mileage at the time. Then you can use some second grade math skills to figure out how many miles per gallon your car got since the last fill up.
But keeping a gas mileage log has many more benefits than that. If there’s a large decrease in your gas mileage between fill ups, there could be something wrong with your car. By knowing how many miles you’re supposed to get, you will notice something wrong right away. Some common problems that decrease your fuel economy include a dirty air filter, a misfiring spark plug, a dirty fuel injector or even improperly inflated tires.
Also, when you write down how many miles you drive from place to place, you can actually see how much you’re driving. You might even notice a huge number of unnecessary miles. It’s like dieters who write down everything they eat. After a few days, they’ve eaten much more than they thought they did so they know where they need to cut back.
Keep this tip in mind when you get a car from your local Buick dealer. It’s a simple and inexpensive way to keep your car in check while monitoring your miles at the same time.
