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GM Goodwrench - Fuel Efficiency
Tips and Ways We Can Help

It's a hot topic in these days of ever-lessening fossil fuels, the cusp of the electric automobile craze, high gasoline prices, and global warming, but as far as the group at Handy Chevrolet is concerned, fuel efficiency is a no-brainer. As the mentioned reasons warrant, keeping your Chevrolet in its prime fuel efficient state saves you money, saves the environment, and allows us more time to perfect electric vehicles before the fuel well runs dry. Take a look at these tips from GM Goodwrench's website*, and below, take a gander at ways Handy Chevrolet's Service Center can help you attain the most bang for your buck at the pump.

Go the speed limit and use cruise control. You use 20% more fuel from 55 miles per hour to 70 miles per hour (and you won't get a ticket!).
Avoid giving your vehicle a lot of gas to accelerate and braking hard, its counterproductive. Accelerate slowly and get up to speed, and take your foot off the gas before a stop to lose some momentum.
Avoid idling when it's possible, you will lose up to a gallon of gas per hour just sitting still.
Use the air conditioner on the highway and open your windows during city driving. The air conditioner uses extra fuel so it is not smart while driving at low enough speeds where having your windows open will not make your vehicle suffer much wind resistance. Conversely, the opposite is true.
Take unneeded clutter out of your trunk. A simple rule of thumb is more weight equals more fuel consumed.
Fill your gas tank when it's the coolest temperature outside and avoid holiday fill-ups. Cooler temperatures means less gasoline vapors or a slightly higher density of gasoline. As far as holidays go, prices go up generally around holiday travel periods.
Never top off your tank. Not only can it be dangerous, the extra gasoline you get just spills out or evaporates. That is one reason for the automatic shut-off
Make sure to use whatever octane fuel your vehicle manual recommends. Use top tier detergent gasoline when possible, too (click here to see GM Goodwrench's website with a list of top tier detergent gasoline vendors).
Coast down hills and accelerate before going up a hill.
Try not to have a roof rack for no reason, they cause a great deal of wind resistance and lessen aerodynamics. You can lose up to 1/4 gallon to overcome the wind resistance of a non-aerodynamic rack.

*Source: GM Goodwrench, "Gas Saving Tips," May 28, 2010.

How Can Handy Chevrolet Help?

Again, since we are an authorized Goodwrench Service Center, our Technicians know your Chevrolet better than anyone else. Our Service Team has been meticulously trained to know exactly what makes your car tick, even if that tick isn't a good thing. So while you're in for your next Service appointment, make sure to ask about these fuel saving services offered at Handy Chevrolet. If you do not have a Service appointment, feel free to use the toll free phone number at the top of this page or the contact box below and schedule a visit today!

The following is a brief list of services we provide that will help boost fuel economy.

Changing the engine oil
Checking or changing the oil filter
Check and adjust tire pressure
Clean the air intake system
Emission system inspection
Check the brakes for correct adjustment
Front suspension alignment
Steering alignment
Clean the fuel injectors
Replacing spark plugs
Unclogging the exhaust system
Look at the exhaust gas recirculation system
Clean coils and connections
Examine transmission and torque converter for correct fluid levels
Replacing damaged hoses
Perform diagnostics to identify malfunctioning systems

*Source: GM Goodwrench, "Gas Saving Tips," May 28, 2010.
**Please note, these tips are by no means a guarantee, simply steps to ensure maximum fuel efficiency.

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