Sunday, December 19, 2010

Tips to Improve Tire Mileage and Safety

  • Rotate Tires every 6000 to 8000 miles or when necessary to equalize treadwear.
  • Rebalance every other rotation to promote even tire wear and a smooth ride.
  • Maintain Air Pressure as recommended by the vehicle or tire manufacturer. Check your air pressure at least once each month when tires are cool.
  • Maintain Front and Rear alignment and replace worn suspension parts.
  • Do not use any "fix-a-Flat" type products.
  • Inspect tires occasionally for excessive ear, thread or sidewall cuts, or other damage.
  • Replace worn-out tires when built-in wear bars appear across the thread surface.

4 tips to Increase your gas mileage from latest ExxonMobil's campaign

Did you know if every U.S. driver had properly inflated tires, over 700 million gallons of gas could be saved each year?

Did you know using the recommended grade of motor oil increases fuel efficiency by up to 2%? That's like getting, per year, an average of 250 extra miles.

Did you know, keeping your car consistently tuned up increases fuel efficiency by up to 4% a year? That's equal to driving about 500 extra miles.

Did you know Removing 100 lbs. of excess weight from your car's trunk will increase fuel efficiency by 2%? That's like getting, per year, an average of 250 extra miles.