At Accountable Auto Care, we want to offer the following Car Care Tips to the Broomfield community. Ranging from steps to improve gas mileage, to regular car maintenance check ups, these tips are meant to empower our customers with the auto repair knowledge to ensure a safe drive.

Driving Habits

• Keep your car clean, inside and out. Mud on the undercarriage, or excess items in the trunk will add significant weight and decrease fuel economy.
• Consolidate and prioritize errands and daily trips. Restarting your engine uses a considerable amount of gas, so avoid whenever possible.
• When the weather permits, do without air conditioning. However, when driving at high speeds, having windows open can create drag.
• Don't throttle the gas or brake pedal! Sudden acceleration or stops use more gas than gradual changes in speed.
• Don't idle for too long. Turn off the engine if you’re expecting a lengthy wait.
• Limit car warm-ups in winter.
• Avoid high speeds. We know this is nearly impossible to resist but you can improve your gas mileage by up to 15% by driving at 55 mph rather than 65 mph.
• Use overdrive. If your car is equipped with overdrive gearing use it as soon as your speed is high enough.
• Use cruise control. Maintaining a constant speed is ideal for the best possible gas mileage.

Servicing Your Vehicle

• Replace the spark plugs in your engine regularly. This way, the air and fuel mixture will burn cleaner and more efficiently.
• Improve the intake/output system. By allowing gas to get in and exhaust out of your vehicle you will improve the vehicle's overall performance and gas mileage.
• Reduce friction. Use high-quality or synthetic motor oil.
• Check your oil! Low oil makes your engine work harder.
• Change your filters. Dirty filters can sometimes increase the amount of fuel your vehicle uses by as much as 10 percent.
• Keep tires properly inflated and aligned. Check regularly to ensure your wheels are fully inflated and your alignment is good.
• Get regular engine tune-ups and car maintenance checks. A lot can go wrong with a car. Damaged spark plugs or transmission problems can also contribute to poor gas mileage.

Shop Information

7110 West 117th Avenue
Broomfield, CO 80020

(303) 460-9969

Hours:
Mon-Fri 8:00am - 5:30pm