How to Improve your MPG

Everyone has a tip when it comes to improving your fuel economy.  As the best car dealer near Jefferson city, we've heard some tall tales from customers about Fuel economy. Notable stories include manual transmissions getting better gas mileage and trailing semi trucks to coast in their shadow.  While these are completely untrue and more than slightly dangerous, there are several handy tips that are TRUE.  Here are 5 tips everyone needs to know to maximize the fuel efficiency of their vehicle. 

Let off the Gas!

Instead of putting the pedal to the metal at the green light and racing forward, gradually accelerate.  Driving with quick acceleration kills the efficiency between the engine and the wheels, and the return is a marginally faster beginning.  Once your up to speed, set the cruise control and coast.  Most vehicles are optimized to move at 65 MPH or less, and anything over that will directly reduce your fuel economy. 

Change the Oil and Filters

No, your mechanic isn't trying to get into your wallet. Being regular with oil changes drastically improves the fuel efficiency of your engine. As a car or truck runs, the engine will slowly gather dirt from natural wear and tear. The oil picks this dirt and dust up and loses a lot of its properties: causing the engine to work harder. Changing the oil not only keeps the engine running smoothly, but also allows the mechanic to look at and change the air filter. A dirty air filter prevents the engine from getting enough air to work at peak efficiency- costing you in miles per gallon.

Enjoy the Temperature

No one recommends driving around with the windows down in the middle of the summer, or winter. But if there's no need to have the air conditioner running, get those windows down and enjoy the weather.  This simple trick will keep the vehicle from drawing on the engine to make the air cooler.  This tip was even proven on Mythbusters - driving with the windows down is more fuel efficient than driving with the air conditioning on. 

Air Up the Tires

The tires on a vehicle fluctuate in air pressure every year due to the weather.  Every car or truck has a set amount of PSI that each tire should be at.  Should a tire become over or under-inflated, your fuel economy will.

Use the Brakes Less

If you combine the 1st tip of accelerating smoothly, and pay attention to the road, brakes can be used much less than before.  When brakes are applied to a vehicle, they stop or slow down the momentum. This forces the engine to work back up to the speed you wish to reach and is one of the hardest things on an engine.  This is why stop-and-go traffic is so hazardous to the fuel economy, and why most vehicles have two written numbers for MPG : Highway and City.  Use the brakes less by modulating your speed to increase peak fuel efficiency.

Safety First

The number 1 way to improve the average miles per gallon of a vehicle is to drive safely. Here at the best new car dealership in Jefferson City, your safety is incredibly important.  Maintaining safe speeds and utilizing these tips will improve your fuel economy, as well as optimizing the vehicle for your protection.  Come down to Spieler's Incorporated for all your car repair needs and we'll make sure your vehicle is at peak performance before you drive off the lot!

Proudly serving the Columbia,

Jefferson City, and California, MO areas

1109 W. Buchanan St.

California, MO 65018

(888) 455-2107

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Spieler's Inc. - The Place To Find Your Next New or Used Car!

Welcome to the Spieler's Incorporated blog!  The best new and used car dealership in the Jefferson City area and California, MO will be using this blog every week to bring you a variety of information, tips, specials, and more.  Our experienced sales staff is eager to share both our knowledge and enthusiasm with you.  Here is a list of some of the topics that we will be covering in our weekly blogs.      

Our Inventory

Our Chrylser, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram dealership features a large selection of both new and used vehicles.  You can browse our inventory online or stop on by the dealership, see what we've got right here and take up a test drive.  Our store is conveniently located in Central Missouri, within 45 minutes of Jefferson City, Columbia, Boonville, Sedalia, Tipton, Versailles, Lake Ozark, and Eldon.     

Specials

You will find exellent deals on some of the great vehicles here at Speiler's Incorporated. Special pricing extends to both our new and used inventory.  When there is a new addition to our list, we will be sure to let you know about it.  

Car Care Tips

After you purchase your new or used Chrylser, Dodge, Jeep, or Ram from us, you will want to keep it in excellent condition, both inside and out.  Some of our blogs will feature tips and information about upkeep for your car, including topics like engine maintenance, tire safety, interior/exterior cleanup, and more.  Our Jefferson City area car dealership also has a service department staffed with trained technicians to assist you with any problems that may come up.    

Purchasing Information

The process of financing for a new or used car can sometimes be confusing. Our expert salespeople know how to help you find the best auto loan for you.  This blog will occasionally cover and explain a few of the aspects of this process, helping to make is seem a little less overwhelming.  

Follow Us On Social Media

Speiler's Incorporated is also launching an extensive social media campaign this week.  You will be able to find us posting on all of your favorite channels. Please use the links at the bottom of this blog to follow us on one or all of them.  We will be posting fun, interesting, and helpful information often.  We also like to use these platforms to interact with our customers and get feedback, reviews, and ideas about what you would like to learn more about.

We are really excited to begin this new venture.  Please check back often and let us know what you think about the information that we are sharing.  When you are ready to talk about purchasing a new vehicle, be sure to visit us at the best car dealership near Jefferson City- Spieler's Incorporated of California, MO.

Proudly serving the Columbia,

Jefferson City, and California, MO areas

1109 W. Buchanan St.

California, MO 65018

(888) 455-2107

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