The end results you are seeking for your vehicle is better mileage with less fuel. We all know that sometimes a “gas guzzler” could possibly be a vehicle that has not had proper maintenance. Many times we get so busy with our daily lives that we forget one of the most important things that keeps our vehicle going and that are proper maintenance and tune ups. In our past history the mode of transportation was the horse and a man was sure to take care of the horse. He knew if his horse died he might not survive. Today we don’t think of the death of a vehicle quit like we would that of a horse. The reality factor is if we let our vehicle go array then often we are left without one of our main survival tools in today’s society.

My husband a very happy fellow often sang the song “This little light of mine, I am going to let it shine.” When the engine light would come on in his vehicle he would never do anything to find out why because he say it still going strong and there is no need to mess with it. That really did not resolve the problem with the engine but it taught the children a good song. The light was on because the 02 sensor had gone bad and this little device can have a massive effect on your gas mileage. You are probably loosing up to 40% on your fuel consumption just because of this little gadget. In order to save you should always check out things and try to find a solution to the problem After all if our horses threw a shoe we would not keep riding them?

There are other things that we should do for our vehicle in order to keep it maintenance in proper running form. The fuel filter needs to be changed on a regular basis. A clogged fuel filter decreases the flow of gas to the engine. When the engine has to fight to get its fuel then you have to step harder on the gas making the engine use more fuel to compensate. You need to make sure that you keep up with changing the oil. You cannot see the oil but remember when the oil gets dirty it thickens. The thicker the oil becomes the harder your engine has to work and when the engine works harder it uses more fuel. These are good maintenance tips that will help you get better mileage with your vehicle.