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How can you improve your Volkswagen's Gas Mileage

Improving your gas mileage will help reduce your impact on the environment, and it is also easier on your wallet.

Take these steps to help improve your Volkswagen's gas mileage.
  • Keep your tires properly inflated, we recommend to use Nitrogen in your tires from NITROFILL
  • According to fueleconomy.gov rapid acceleration, speeding and braking can lower your gas mileage by 33 percent on the highway and 5 percent in town.
  • Use the recommended grade of fuel and motor oil for your Volkswagen we use the VW spec. Castrol motor oil
  • Keep your engine properly tuned such as  oil change, air filter and spark plugs which saves you up to 165 gallons/ 624 liters of gas per year, according to the EPA
  • Plan your commute times before or after rush hours, if possible, to avoid sitting in traffic and consuming more fuel.
  • If you can bare it drive without the air conditioning. The Vehicle air conditioning can reduce your vehicle's efficiency by up to 12 percent in stop-and-go traffic, according to Environmental Defense.