Every European car owner wants their car to be running at peak efficiency, and that means paying attention to a variety of different metrics. One of those metrics, fuel mileage, can tell you more than you might expect about the health of your car’s engine. Here’s what Motor City European Repair wants you to know.
Maintenance Pays Off
You probably already know that it’s really important to properly maintain your car, but that maintenance can pay off in a variety of ways. One way that you might notice more benefits coming from sticking to the maintenance plan involves your fuel mileage. When your European car is up-to-date with all of the routine services it needs, it’s going to be running at peak efficiency. And you’ll save on fuel.
Don’t Forget about Wheels and Tires
When you’re considering services, it’s vital that you don’t overlook tire and wheel services. Especially when it comes to fuel mileage, making sure that your wheels and tires are in the best possible condition is a smart choice. Getting wheel alignments when needed protects the tires and the suspension, all of which allows the engine to work more efficiently. Making sure the tires are serviced, inflated properly, and rotated as needed also keeps the engine working well.
Check What You’re Carrying
Most people don’t realize how much stuff they carry around with them in the car. Lots of stuff ends up in the back seat or the cargo area that you probably don’t need on a regular basis. Some of those things, like safety equipment, may be necessary. But other items could be adding weight that your car’s engine doesn’t need to be hauling around. Evaluating what you’ve got in the car helps to get you better fuel mileage.
Be a Defensive Driver
Defensive driving helps you to be a better car owner overall because it means that you’re doing everything that you can to be alert, aware, and protective of your car. Part of defensive driving involves watching your speed, paying attention to what’s happening around you, and ensuring that you’re making the best possible decisions.
Not sure why your car isn’t getting better fuel mileage? There could be more going on, and Motor City European Repair in Farmington, MI is happy to take a closer look for you and diagnose the problem. Contact us today and set up an appointment for us to assess what’s going on with your European car’s engine.
