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Fuel Efficiency Tips for Ram Owners

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Whether you're towing, hauling, or commuting to work, gas mileage plays a big role in your RAM's overall performance. The following RAM fuel efficiency tips will save you money on monthly fuel costs, reducing overheads and boosting your finances. Each tip on its own is valuable, but when you start compounding them, the cumulative benefits can be remarkable. 

7 Fuel Efficiency Tips for RAM Owners

Keep Your Tires Properly Maintained

The condition of your tires has a large impact on fuel efficiency. Even slight underinflation can significantly increase rolling resistance, which means your truck has to burn through more gas for each mile it travels. Tires should always be kept at their optimal PSI as recommended in the owner's manual. 

Uneven wear and misaligned wheels also reduce gas mileage. Along with checking air pressure once or twice a month, periodically visit your local dealership for tire rotations and wheel realignments.

Drive at Moderate Speeds

The ATA reports that driving a truck at 75 mph uses 27 percent more fuel than driving at 65 mph. If you stick to moderate speeds, you're likely to save more money on gas than you previously did on time by rushing around at hazardous speeds. Controlling your speed should include cruising whenever possible, which minimizes the use of the gas and brake pedals. 

Find Your Truck's Optimal RPMs

The higher your RPMs, the more gas your engine consumes. Driving at more sedate speeds will help you find your truck's optimal RPMs for gas mileage, which tends to be between 1,250 and 1,350 RPMs. You can check your owner's manual for guidance on the RPM sweet spot for your particular model; one of our technicians can also let you know.

Figure Out Time-Saving Routes

It's advisable to use advanced routing and dispatch software to calculate the most efficient routes for all trips. When you drive less far to accomplish your transportation goals, you can save a great deal on both gas and time. 

Minimize Idling Where Possible

One reason that heavy traffic is terrible for gas mileage is that idling guzzles gas. It's best to avoid idling as much as possible. While all drivers need to idle occasionally, cutting down even 10 or 20 percent on your idling could lead to significant long-term savings. 

Allow Us to Fine-Tune Your RAM Fuel Efficiency 

One further step you can take is to fine-tune your truck, ensuring it's performing as efficiently as possible. Routine servicing with experienced professionals saves you money on gas and repairs over the long run. We can arrange a straightforward servicing schedule and send you courteous reminders whenever an essential maintenance service is due.  

Visit Ewald Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM in Franklin, WI, to have your truck inspected and serviced by qualified professionals today. We provide top-notch trucks, cars, maintenance services, and an unbeatable customer experience. 

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