I am traveling between states for the next few months, how can i get better gas mileage on my santa fe?

Answer 1

Drive with cruise control on. The more you have to keep pressing on the gas, the more money...no one keeps their speed steady...

High ways - city driving uses more gas since it's stop and go - whenever possible

Answer 2

Since you're only talking a few months here are some relatively cost free things you can do.

First, don't fill up. Only fill your tank up half way or just enough to make the trip one way. Then fill up again for the return trip. Not filling up reduces the dead weight of the fuel you carry around.

If your route allows you to, use the cruise control often. Consistent speeds from using the cruise should reduce your fuel consumption.

Minimize the use of your HVAC fan motor. In other words, only use the heater long enough to get warm and feel cold anymore. Won't save you much, but you'll notice less drag when you drive. I've found that when I'm running at highway speeds, outside air rushing in through the vents is enough to keep warm.

Now here are a few things that will cost you some money. They will save you gas long term, but may not pay for themselves in the next few months if ever.

Change your oil. I'd even suggest getting a synthetic or synthetic blend when you do. This will reduce friction and save you gas.

Get a new air filter. A new one is going to work better than a dirty one. Long term you might even consider getting a K&N filter as they flow better dirty, than most filters will brand new.

Use a high quality fuel injector cleaner, or fuel system cleaner. This will allow the valves and fuel injectors to operate at near new quality, which should save you fuel.

Get you tire pressure checked and set at the appropriate levels. Recent studies have show that this isn't as much of a factor as they once thought, but saved fuel is saved fuel.

Answer 3

the decision one greatest element is decelerate. The EPA estimates on autos for highway utilizing is in accordance to low 50's. it truly isn't any longer lifelike even with the undeniable fact that the slower you stress the more effective the mileage will be. attempt to carry your highway velocity to 60-sixty 5. you'll see a large distinction.

Answer 4

Check your tire pressure at everystop, use cruise control, change your oil on if it is due, & you can add fuel supplement before your trip which should clean your engine. The supplement is not really affordable to use on a regular basis, but before traveling great distances you might want to check it out. Checking your tire pressure is the number one thing I would recommend though.

Answer 5

Fresh air filter and a couple extra PSI in the tires. Don't use the defroster setting unless absolutely necessary, as this runs the A/C.

Answer 6

the number one gas waster is the brakes. the brake pads/shoes convert momentum (energy you used gasoline to achieve) into low grade heat.

number two = wind resistance.. keep windows rolled up. stay with traffic, but don't speed.

number three, accellerating and slowing... use cruise control if you have it.

trivial, but worth noting. run the air conditioner only downhill.

Answer 7

first, trade yer sante fe in for a CRV:) an 2, avoid ethonal. the more ethonal in your tank, the worse gas mileage

Answer 8

Do like everyone here says, and buy octane booster and injector cleaner for every other tank full of gas you get

Answer 9

try changing your air filter to a K&N ... they usually can boost your gas mileage because they are better air filters

http://www.knfilters.com/

Answer 10

1.ck tire pressure when cold - not driven yet.

2. unload any dead weight

3. change oil

4. keep window roll up on highways - less drag.