
Muscle car enthusiasts have always recently been troubled with he climbing gas prices. When driving a Mustang, it’s always good to remember some helpful tips that can save you gas.
Idling
You may not think about idling as something that will suck up your gas. However, now especially in winter it’s important to never keep your car idling for long periods of times. Modern cars have carburetors that make it efficient to shut the vehicle on and off.
Overdrive
Most Mustangs have an overdrive button that can be toggled on or off. Using overdrive effects the idle speed of your engine - and also how much gas it uses.
Speeding/Acceleration
Accelerating fast when it’s not needed wastes gas. The same can be said about going fast when it’s not needed. The United States passed laws during gas shortages that mad the maximum speed limit 55 MPH. This was solely to cut down on gas, because the slower you go, the less gas you use.
Car maintenance
A regular tune up can save an abundance of gas. Changing air and oil filters can help significantly. Other things like oxygen censors can greatly improves how your car utilizes gas. Keeping the correct PSI in your tires will help if you’re going on a long distance trip. You should always read your tires to get the correct pressure.