How to Get the Best Gas Mileage in a Pickup Truck

Pickup trucks are not known for having amazing gas mileage. Due to this, if you currently own a pickup truck you most likely want to stretch out every mile per gallon (MPG) you can. Luckily, with just a few driving adjustments and product checks you can significantly improve the miles per gallon of your vehicle, and in the long run, save yourself a good deal of money.

Things You'll Need

• Tire pressure gauge
• Air filter

Instructions

1. Check your tire pressure. With the larger, heavier body of the pickup truck resting on your tires you are going to lose tire pressure faster. Low tire pressure reduces the gas mileage. Check your owner's manual for the ideal tire pressure and fill them up at your nearest gas station.

2. Change the air filter the next time you have your oil changed. A clean air filter increases your gas mileage and reduces the amount of junk flying into your engine.

3. Roll up your windows. Having your windows rolled down (especially on the highway) creates drag and lowers your MPGs.

4. Turn off your air conditioner. Unlike the heat in your car that is taken off the engine block, the air conditioner runs off the fuel, so having your AC on reduces your gas mileage. If you want some kind of airflow in your vehicle turn on the fan. This brings in air from the outside and offers a decent breeze without knocking down the MPG.

5. Remove items from the bed of your pickup truck that you don't need. Extra items in your vehicle causes you to use more gas to travel the same distance.

References

• Easy Care: Iincrease Gas Mileage