Five GMC Parts for Improving Fuel Economy

Buying a new GMC model is a great way to save money on gas. If you want to keep it efficient or give your older vehicle a new lease on life, there are a few key GMC parts we can install at Woodhouse Buick GMC that will ease your pain at the pump.

Motor Oil

If your motor oil is aged, it becomes sticky. Instead of easing engine stress and friction, it can actually contribute to it. Getting oil changes cleans, cools, and protects your engine so it doesn’t work as hard.

Filters

Filters keep the air, oil, and fuel used by your engine clean. That, in turn, helps to maximize fuel efficiency. They should be changed based on the suggested service intervals in your vehicle’s owner’s manual.

Sensors

Air intake and oxygen sensors communicate with your vehicle’s ECU, adjusting the air/fuel mixture and the amount of gas used. When they wear out, your fuel economy suffers.

Tires

Good pressure and tread depth are about more than traction. You’ll be safer on the road, you’ll have a better stopping distance, and you’ll also save money at the pump. Maintain proper pressure — be sure to check monthly — and be sure to get appropriate tires installed at our GMC service center.

Spark Plugs

Spark plugs need replacement every 30,000 to 90,000 miles, depending on the age of the vehicle, and the quality of the parts used. Doing so ensures proper ignition, and less fuel gone to waste.

More Ways You Should, and Shouldn’t, Improve Gas Mileage

There are a few more fuel-saving fundamentals worth keeping in mind:

• Maintain your vehicle from bumper to bumper to save money on gas and repairs alike.
• Avoid idling, stop-and-go driving, and other habits that waste fuel.
• Avoid dubious “fixes” like magnets, ionizers, aftermarket chips, and even certain fuel additives.
• Insist on OEM GMC parts installed at a GMC service center.

Call Woodhouse Buick GMC for all your parts and service needs — we’re always here for you!