Can Regular Car Service Improve Mileage? Know More!

Fuel economy figures are one of the most important and determining factors of a car which are taken into consideration while purchasing and in the overall ownership experience here in India. It is not just the quality of the fuel used in your car or your driving style which affects the fuel efficiency of your car but in addition to this, regular car servicing too can have a significant impact on the overall fuel mileage delivered by your vehicle. With this being said, can regular car service improve mileage? Well, read on to find out the answer.

It is not a hidden fact that your car should be in a proper condition in order to maximize the fuel efficiency of your car, especially the health of your cars engine as well as other cycle parts. For this, yes, regular servicing of your car does have a positive impact on your cars fuel efficiency. First and foremost, you should drive your car within the prescribed speed limits by your manufacturer in run-in period before the first-ever service of your car. During the first service, not much job is done in your car apart from the usual washing and cleaning and rectifying of any complaints you have from your car.

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However, the subsequent scheduled services of your car involve replacements and checks of fluids, filters and other components, which do facilitate the proper functioning of the engine. The engine oil should be changed schedule-wise to ensure that the components of the engine work smoothly and without any issues. Other things which also need to be changed in every service are the air, fuel and oil filters, which allow the smooth flowing of air and fuel mixture in the engine for best possible combustion of the mixture which intern results in better fuel economy figures being delivered by the vehicle.

Apart from the components mentioned above, the fuel injectors should also be checked at prescribed times, so that the combustion of fuel takes place in a proper manner, as half burnt fuel might lead in clogging of injectors, which can lead to wastage of fuel.

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Other aspects of car servicing, like wheel alignment and balancing, alignment of shock absorbers and suspension arms, optimum tire pressure and condition of tires should also to be taken care of while servicing, as the proper movement of wheels and tires, as well as the functioning of suspension too, plays a major role in maximizing of fuel efficiency. If there is any need for replacement or check, it should be done during the service.

Considering all the parameters mentioned above, I think it is clear to everyone that regular car service definitely has a positive effect on the fuel economy of the vehicle. With this being said, share your thoughts and opinions in the comments box below. You can also join our 91Wheels Auto Enthusiast Telegram group (click via mobile to join) to be a part of interesting automotive discussions. Further, subscribe to our YouTube channel for more such amazing motoring updates.