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Driving Habits
How you accelerate can affect your gas mileage. Plan trips
to avoid any construction or where there's a great deal
of stop-and-go driving. Also, use cruise control on the
highway to ensure a consistent speed.
• Gas Flow (Combustion)
Making sure your flow of gas is not blocked is vital to
getting the most gas for your money. Optimal use of your
gasoline is helped through removal of deposits on your fuel
injectors. Deposits have been found to start forming in
as few as 1,500 miles. Studies have shown that deposits
can decrease your fuel efficiency by as much as 11 percent.
One great way to keep harmful deposits from accumulating
in your fuel system is to use a product like MP 6ty , regularly
when you fill-up your tank.
• Tire Pressure
According to industry sources, under-inflated tires cut
fuel economy by as much as two percent for each missing
pound of pressure. If your tires are under inflated, your
engine will have to work harder to push your vehicle. Keep
in mind that warm tires can give an inaccurate reading because
heat build-up increases tire pressure. Make sure to check
your tires' air pressure when they haven't been driven for
more than a mile. Make sure that your tires are inflated
in accordance with your owner's manual; over inflating will
result in a harder ride.
• Weight
Make sure the weight in you car is properly distributed.
Don't carry a lot of weight on top of your car, and if you
do, make sure to use a carrier so that the weight will be
more evenly distributed. Also, carry only the basic emergency
equipment and items you really need in your trunk.
• Aerodynamics
The amount of resistance put on your car can have an effect
on the fuel economy. The faster you drive, the more aerodynamic
drag increases. Remove accessories such as carriers when
they are not being used – as they can add unnecessary
resistance to your vehicle.
Further,
some of the common problems as listed below have a great
impact on your vehicle’s efficiency
We also strongly recommend that you have your car checked
by a qualified mechanic when your car is not performing
normally.
1. Tough Starts
Have you had to make several attempts to start your engine
in the morning before it would finally run? This can be
a symptom of a number of different problems including fuel
intake system deposits. We recommend: MP 6ty
2. Smoke
Does your car seem a little smoky when you are idling or
accelerating from a stop? This can be caused by excessive
wear of the valve guides and/or piston rings. We recommend:
MP 6ty
3. Knock & Ping
Do you hear a knocking or pinging sound coming from your
engine especially when passing another car or accelerating
up a hill? Combustion chamber deposits in your engine can
cause this to happen. We recommend: MP 6ty
4. Oil Leaks
Have you noticed oil spots on the ground under your engine
or sometimes a smell and a little smoke coming out from
under the hood of your car? You may have oil leaking from
your engines gaskets and seals. We recommend:
Get your vehicle checked by qualified mechanic
5. Reduced Gas Mileage / Fuel Economy
Is your car's gas mileage not what it used to be? Fuel injector/carburetor
deposits are a common cause of this problem. We recommend:
MP 6ty
6. Lost Performance, Hesitation & Stalling
Does your car seem to have lost some of its performance?
Does it at times hesitate and stall or have a tough time
starting? These are all symptoms of fuel intake system deposits
that can accumulate in your car's fuel intake system over
time. We recommend: MP 6ty
7. Rough Idle
Have you ever noticed that your engine doesn't idle quite
as smoothly as it used to? A rough idle can be caused by
fuel intake system deposit build up on the throttle plate
in your fuel injected or carbureted engine. We recommend:
MP 6ty
8. Groaning or Chattering Turns
Do you hear a groaning or chattering sound from under the
hood when you turn the steering wheel sharply (e.g. when
parking)? If so you may be low on power steering fluid.
Check the fluid level in the reservoir. We recommend: Get
your vehicle checked by qualified mechanic.