FUEL EFFICIENCY |
There's no secret to getting the most from your car when
it comes to gas mileage. It comes down to maintenance. Keeping up on things
like oil changes, belts and hoses can save you money. Every time you change your
oil ask to see your air filter. If you have a dirty air filter it prohibits air
to get through to the engine. This causes the mix between air and fuel to be unbalanced,
so there will be more fuel in the engine. Outside of the engine, your tire pressure can also
affect mileage. If you are deficient in your tire pressure you have more
rolling resistance with your tires to the ground which is not as efficient, causing
decreased fuel efficiency. PurigeN98 high purity nitrogen
inflation will help maintain the proper pressure in your tires over an extended
period of time which will minimize tire rolling resistance. Using nitrogen in your
tires as opposed to air can lead to better fuel efficiency because nitrogen molecules
are larger and don't leak as easily. The US government estimates that by maintaining
the proper pressure within your tires, the average driver will save 3.3% on fuel
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WHAT'S THE SCIENCE BEHIND IT? |
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When a tire is
properly inflated the rolling resistance is optimized. Ever cycle on a bicycle or push a wheel
barrow with under inflated tires? It takes more energy to push forward. For every 10% the tire
is under inflated, it uses 2% more fuel. So a tire that is supposed to be inflated to 32 PSI
with only 26 PSI uses 20% more fuel. Considering today's high fuel prices, underinflation can
be very costly.
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