subject: Boston Lexus dealer offers tips to save on fuel and frustration [print this page] Boston Lexus dealer offers tips to save on fuel and frustration
Why would someone who can afford a Lexus worry about saving a few cents on gas here and there? Well, maybe because many people who have money have it because they save money at every turn. Besides, in today's economy everyone is looking for a bargain.
Your Lexus Massachusetts dealer wants to offer a few tips to help you save a few bucks here and there - just in time for the holidays.
*You may feel the temptation to top off a drink, but don't top off your gas tank. Once the pump clicks off, don't try to fill it up to the nearest dollar. Any fuel you add after that point will slop or leak out. A complete waste of several cents.
*Once you're full, tighten the gas cap completely. If the seal isn't tight or if you have any broken or missing pieces, your fuel can evaporate. Unbelievably, the Car Care Council says that 147 million gallons of gas go "poof" into the air each year. That can't be helping the global warming crisis, now can it? Your Boston Lexus dealer can help you check the cap and replace it if necessary.
*Buy the lowest grade of octane that you can to keep your car running smoothly. Check your owner's manual, and unless it requires a premium level or your vehicle knocks around with a low grade - go cheap.
*Park in the shade. Not only will this help preserve your paint job, but it will save fuel in trying to cool your car. Even a shade in your windshield can help keep the temperature in your car much cooler. Along with that, use your garage to help protect your vehicle from the elements.
*Keep your engine finely tuned and your oil and filters replaced regularly. Much of this you can do yourself, but your Lexus Massachusetts dealer service department will be happy to help keep you on schedule. Be sure to use the oil recommended in your owner's manual and don't be cheap when it comes to maintaining your vehicles. Preventive maintenance can save you thousands in repairs in the long run.
*Pump it up - your tires, that is. Low tire pressure will not only lessen your fuel economy, but it's not so nice on your vehicles either. Again, check your owner's manual for the proper inflation level and check it monthly so you can stay on top of it. You want to check it while the tires are cold, not after a long road trip.
It all sounds like basic common sense, right? It is, but how many of us just don't bother with it because we don't have time? I don't have time to put my car in the shop for a major repair either, do you?
