Tips for Improving Fuel Economy

Tips for Improving Your Cadillac's Fuel Economy

At Cable Dahmer Cadillac, we've noticed that an increasing percentage of our customers ask about how they can improve their vehicle's fuel economy. Although countless methods can help the engine burn fuel more efficiently, some are better courses of action if you want to get results quickly. Here is a list of our best tips for improving fuel economy:

• Driving Style - the driver's style is the most impactful fuel efficiency factor; adopting a patient driving style that accelerates gently keeping the RPMs down is an easy way to improve fuel economy.
• Fluids - also important for drivers is to follow the recommended fuel and engine oil types for their model.
• Weight & Drag - removing heavier objects from the cargo load and reducing objects on the exterior causing drag are easy ways of supporting optimum fuel economy.
• Engine Idling - engine idling erodes fuel efficiency because the engine is running but the car isn't accumulating mileage.
• Oil & Filter Change - a well-lubricated engine is a more efficient engine because the moving parts are less restricted and move more freely.
• Tune-Up - one of the best ways to promote efficiency is tuning the engine regularly; older-model Cadillacs with a turn-key ignition benefit from a tune-up at 12,000 miles with newer-models at approximately 25,000 miles. The EPA has stated that a tune-up improves fuel efficiency by 4%.