Effective Fuel Management Strategies for Nissan Owners

 

Whether you’re driving an elegant Altima or a powerful Pathfinder, every drop of fuel matters. All Nissan vehicles are remarkably fuel efficient, but certain driving and maintenance habits can further boost the distance you travel on each gallon of gas. The following Nissan fuel efficiency tips could save you a great deal of money over the months and years ahead.

Learn Effective Fuel Management Strategies

Take Your Time Accelerating

Fuel-friendly driving habits require more sparing and gentle use of the gas pedal. The faster you accelerate, the more fuel you use, so rather than flooring the pedal, take your time reaching speed. The only time this doesn’t apply is when you’re leading off (or early in) a backed up line of vehicles at a long stop light, especially with a short green. A slow, leisurely acceleration in this situation forces others behind you to wait longer than necessary and is not thoughtful or courteous to other drivers.

Maintain Safe Stopping Distances

Try to avoid situations where you need to suddenly brake. Lengthen the distances you keep from vehicles ahead so you can slow down more sedately, and use coasting to do so as much as you can. 

Plan Your Routes in Advance 

Traffic is brutal on fuel efficiency; driving at low speeds combined with constant braking and accelerating burns through gas like nothing else. Practice predictive driving at all times, commuting outside of the rush hour and along less popular routes if possible. You might also use your car’s real-time navigation assistance to help with this. 

Stay Within the Speed Sweet Spot 

Driving at lower gears burns more fuel. Also, driving at top speeds of over 90 kph involves wind resistance, which also hinders fuel efficiency. The sweet spot for highway driving with optimal gas mileage tends to be between 50 and 90 kph, remaining in higher gears as much as possible.

Keep Your Tires Properly Inflated

Your car is designed to drive with each tire at a specific PSI. Anything less than this will increase rolling friction and harm your gas mileage. Check your tire air pressure frequently and adjust it as required.

Jettison Unnecessary Weight

The heavier a car or truck, the more gas is required to cover the same distance. Are you carrying around unnecessary junk in your cargo hold? 

Fine Tune for Nissan Fuel Efficiency

Last but not least, ask a trusted technician to fine-tune every aspect of your vehicle for optimal efficiency. You might be surprised how much difference a few upgrades and more frequent servicing can make to your car’s fuel costs, performance, and smoothness on the road. 

Visit Alan Webb Nissan in Vancouver, WA, today to discover how we can fine-tune your car or truck’s gas mileage. We provide the region’s drivers with top-notch vehicles, deals, financing, and maintenance services. 

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