{"id":243539,"date":"2023-10-30T15:20:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-30T15:20:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/?p=243539"},"modified":"2023-10-30T15:20:01","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T15:20:01","slug":"im-a-car-mechanic-these-two-tips-will-give-you-gas-mileage-for-a-long-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/car-reviews\/im-a-car-mechanic-these-two-tips-will-give-you-gas-mileage-for-a-long-time\/","title":{"rendered":"‘I\u2019m a car mechanic – these two tips will give you gas mileage for a long time’"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The secret to improving your gas mileage is twofold, according to a renowned\u00a0car mechanic, who discussed the components in a viral clip.<\/p>\n

Scotty Kilmer\u2019s channel has become a hub for\u00a0international drivers\u00a0worried about committing costly mistakes with their new rides.<\/p>\n

The mechanic of 56 years’ YouTube channel has garnered a mammoth following of 5.95 million subscribers since sharing his pearls of wisdom with the world.<\/p>\n

In a clip posted some years ago, Kilmer took to the platform to explain why\u00a0cars\u00a0get\u00a0worse gas mileage\u00a0as they age and what drivers can do to minimise this gas mileage loss.<\/p>\n

Attaining good gas mileage, which is measured in MPG, is pivotal to ensuring drivers consume less gas when covering large distances per mile.<\/p>\n

Kilmer told his viewers: \u201cThe key to getting good gas mileage is twofold, you want to buy a well-made car.”<\/p>\n

\u201cThen, of course, you have to maintain the car,\u201d added Kilmer, noting this ensures \u201cthe gas mileage doesn\u2019t drop dramatically as the car ages”.<\/p>\n

The main reason cars see their gas mileage decrease as they age, according to the expert, is down to the wear and tear of the engine.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs you\u2019re driving the engine, the piston rings have to seal the Pistons, but if you don\u2019t change the oil enough, [the engine] gets too much dirt,” he explained.<\/p>\n

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This will wear the piston rings over time and prevent them from sealing correctly, explaining the eventual deterioration of gas mileage.<\/p>\n

The fuel filter is equally important to consider, explained Kilmer, adding: \u201cLet’s say you never change your fuel filter if it gets clogged up the fuel pressure is gonna go down.<\/p>\n

“It\u2019s [going to] run poorly because the computer will keep trying to compensate for it, and it\u2019ll get worse mileage.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kilmer noted fuel filters aren\u2019t always 100 percent efficient and things can often get by them.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cSo as long as you […] use good fuel, keep your fuel filters clean, they can keep you getting good gas mileage for a long time,\u201d concluded the expert.<\/p>\n