Fuel EconomyMileage Headed Downhill? (What Causes Bad Fuel Economy?)Name someone you know who enjoys spending a lot of money on gasoline. Yeah, me neither. Thats because it costs quite a bit to keep fueling your vehicle. One way to save money on gas is to get good fuel economy, and most of todays vehicles are designed to maximize your mileage. But you might f... Read More Posted in Fuel Economy on December 28, 2025 10 Things That Are Lowering Your Fuel EconomyRegardless of whatever current gas prices may be, if you could use less gas, wouldnt you? Well, here are 10 things that are robbing you of better fuel economy that you can change for the better: Not enough air in your tires. Underinflated tires have a smaller rolling diameter and more res... Read More Posted in Fuel Economy on October 23, 2025 Restore Your Get-Up-and-Go (Fuel and Air Induction Cleaning)You may have heard the old saying, "My get-up-and-go got up and went." If your vehicle's engine's fuel economy is noticeably worse, your engine is idling roughly or stalling or your vehicle's acceleration isn't what it used to be, ask your service advisor if you might need your vehicle's fuel and... Read More Posted in Fuel Economy on January 01, 2023 Breathe New Life into Your Engine (MAF sensor replacement)If youve noticed your vehicle is hard to start, stalling, or has lost power, the culprit may be a part with an odd name: the MAF sensor. You may have never even heard of a MAF sensor, but its important that it be working correctly, or you may be experiencing some fairly significant engine issues... Read More Posted in Fuel Economy on December 11, 2022 Free Money (Almost) (Fuel Saving Tips)You spend a lot of money on a vehicle, probably the most money you'll spend on anything except a house. But the spending doesn't stop after you've bought it. It goes into things like insurance, repairs and fuel. One good piece of news is that you can cut down the amount you spend on fuel if yo... Read More Posted in Fuel Economy on May 01, 2022 Save Fuel by Watching Your WeightMost Troy drivers are all talking right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. Michigan folks want to save the environment and our pocketbooks.And we Troy drivers all know or should know that preventive maintenance will help maintain maximum fuel efficiency. But is there something more we ca... Read More Posted in Fuel Economy on September 03, 2020 Wasteful ThinkingWith the weather getting colder, you might be tempted to start your vehicle up, let it idle for 15 or 20 minutes and then get in the nice, cozy cabin. Some vehicles offer remote starting that let you do that from the comfort of your home or apartment. But is letting your vehicle idle like that ... Read More Posted in Fuel Economy on July 26, 2020 Improve Fuel Economy with Proper Maintenance at Auto Lab Troy in TroyWith Troy gas prices being what they are, many of us in Michigan are driving less and looking into purchasing smaller or more efficient vehicles. Troy area residents who have to drive a lot, have large families or need four-wheel drive are particularly hard hit by the cost of fuel in Michigan. Bu... Read More Posted in Fuel Economy on March 10, 2019 Hey Troy Drivers: How Do You Save Gas?Higher Troy fuel prices aren't going away any time soon. That's not good news for our wallets. A lot of Troy drivers are trying to find ways to cut down on fuel consumption and hang on to some of their hard-earned money.North Americans drive billions of miles less during months of high fuel price... Read More Posted in Fuel Economy on August 12, 2018 Will Proper Auto Maintenance at Auto Lab Troy Really Save Gas?Have you ever thought about all the little things we do to keep our lives running smoothly - like vacuuming? It makes a room feel fresher and more comfortable. We may not consider that we're also prolonging the life of the carpet by keeping it clean. But Troy drivers don't always extend those goo... Read More Posted in Fuel Economy on April 02, 2018 |
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