How to Improve Gas Mileage on a 4.3 Chevy Engine

With higher gas prices, fuel efficiency is a big deal. That's particularly the case if you have a truck or van with a 4.3 Chevy engine. Big vehicles burn more gas, but with some simple maintenance and care, there are ways to increase efficiency and significantly cut down on your annual fuel costs.

Things You'll Need

• Fuel injectors

Instructions

1. Inflate tires that are low in pressure. Check your car manual to find out your tire pressure levels. Keep the tire pressure levels up to improve circumference and improve the tread wears when you are driving.

2. Check your belts and replace them when necessary. Corroded and worn-out belts take more power to burn and cause your Chevy to burn more gas.

3. Pour fuel injector into your fuel tank and run your car.

4. Change your oil and filters frequently to increase efficiency. Check your fluids and make sure they are full. Keep your coolant level high in the summer.

5. Keep your truck or van light in load. Remove unnecessary heavy loads from your vehicle. Heavy cars use more gas because of drag.

6. Minimize using your air conditioner in the summer. Air conditioners put a load on your car and cause a drag. Opening windows causes drags too, but not at the same rate that air conditioners do.

References

• Improving gas mileage

Resources

• Chevy Help Center