10 Things That Are Lowering Your Fuel Economy
November 30, 2025
Regardless of whatever current gas prices may be, if you could use less gas, wouldnt you? Well, here are 10 things that are robbing you of better fuel economy that you can change for the better: Not enough air in your tires. Underinflated tires have a smaller rolling diameter and more res... More
Mileage Headed Downhill? (What Causes Bad Fuel Economy?)
November 9, 2025
Name someone you know who enjoys spending a lot of money on gasoline. Yeah, me neither. Thats because it costs quite a bit to keep fueling your vehicle. One way to save money on gas is to get good fuel economy, and most of todays vehicles are designed to maximize your mileage. But you might f... More
Restore Your Get-Up-and-Go (Fuel and Air Induction Cleaning)
May 26, 2024
You may have heard the old saying, "My get-up-and-go got up and went." If your vehicle's engine's fuel economy is noticeably worse, your engine is idling roughly or stalling or your vehicle's acceleration isn't what it used to be, ask your service advisor if you might need your vehicle's fuel and... More
Wasteful Thinking
April 2, 2023
With the weather getting colder, you might be tempted to start your vehicle up, let it idle for 15 or 20 minutes and then get in the nice, cozy cabin. Some vehicles offer remote starting that let you do that from the comfort of your home or apartment. But is letting your vehicle idle like that ... More
Breathe New Life into Your Engine (MAF sensor replacement)
March 6, 2022
If youve noticed your vehicle is hard to start, stalling, or has lost power, the culprit may be a part with an odd name: the MAF sensor. You may have never even heard of a MAF sensor, but its important that it be working correctly, or you may be experiencing some fairly significant engine issues... More
Free Money (Almost) (Fuel Saving Tips)
May 9, 2021
You spend a lot of money on a vehicle, probably the most money you'll spend on anything except a house. But the spending doesn't stop after you've bought it. It goes into things like insurance, repairs and fuel. One good piece of news is that you can cut down the amount you spend on fuel if yo... More
Save Fuel by Watching Your Weight
April 29, 2020
Most Brighton drivers are all talking right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. Michigan folks want to save the environment and our pocketbooks.And we Brighton drivers all know or should know that preventive maintenance will help maintain maximum fuel efficiency. But is there something mo... More
Good Service at Spartan Tire Brighton Equals Good Fuel Economy in Brighton
September 8, 2019
Whether we're trying to save money, save gas or save the environment, most of us Brighton drivers have an interest in decreasing fuel consumption. We've all heard about ways to save money on gas in MI, but does it really add up to much? How much can we boost our fuel economy through preventive ma... More
Fuel for Thought
January 21, 2019
If you're like most people and drive a gasoline-powered vehicle, you need to be up to speed on its fuel-related components. They're pretty basic: the fuel, the fuel filter and the fuel pump. The fuel's the easy part. You probably gas up your vehicle yourself and, if you're like most drivers, pr... More
Hey Brighton Drivers: How Do You Save Gas?
July 24, 2018
Higher Brighton fuel prices aren't going away any time soon. That's not good news for our wallets. A lot of Brighton drivers are trying to find ways to cut down on fuel consumption and hang on to some of their hard-earned money.North Americans drive billions of miles less during months of high fu... More