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These days it seems like just about everything is coasting more. From groceries, to garments, to gas– your everyday expenses are stacking up! So, to help you save more for all of your summer trips, Younger Nissan has put together a list of 10 fuel savings tips for you to take advantage of! Check those out below, and if your ride needs more than just a few tips to get it running like new, don’t hesitate to schedule your service appointment at the Younger Nissan Service Center in Frederick, MD! Younger Nissan’s 10 Fuel Saving Tips: Ease onto your brakes, extreme braking causes you to use more gas Don’t use premium gas unless your vehicle requires it Replace old spark plugs, old/ dirty filters, and replace your vehicle’s oxygen sensor Slow down, moderate your driving to save on fuel Don’t let your vehicle idle for more than one minute Make sure your tires are at proper PSI levels, have thick enough treads, and are properly aligned Remove unnecessary weight from your car to reduce drag Park in the shade, especially in the summer, to reduce gas evaporation Use cruise control when possible and maintain constant speeds Upgrade into a new vehicle with gas mileage if 40+ MPG

What’s worse than biting into an apple and finding a worm? POTHOLES. The bane of the driver’s existence and sometimes a totally unavoidable evil… especially in the winter. Water gets into preexisting cracks in the pavement, and when it freezes, it expands. This destabilizes the pavement and creates a weakness that quickly becomes a pothole. So, what do you do? The first thing is to drive slowly and approach potholes that you can see with caution. If you can drive around them, do so! To avoid unseen potholes, avoid driving through puddles (especially localized puddles because they are probably in a pothole and you have no idea how deep that pothole is) of all sizes. If you can’t avoid a pothole, slow down and drive over it slowly. That’s all there is to it! But if you miss the pothole and it’s too late to slow down, be careful that your vehicle was not damaged as you drove over it. If you think that your vehicle was damaged, then pull over when it’s safe to do so and do a quick exterior check. This is when it’s super useful to know what your car is supposed to look like, so you should try to get familiar with that! If you can’t see exterior damage (i.e. to your tires, bumpers, etc.) then get back in and start off slowly. If your vehicle pulls to one side or another, your alignment is likely off. That’s something that you can’t fix on your own, so bring it into the shop. Finally, report any potholes you see to the local DOT. The more information they have about potholes, the quicker they get filled and the quicker the roads are made safe again. Great job, you! Hit A Pothole? Schedule Your Service Now!

If you’re like anyone else in this day and age, you’re interested in saving money and also in increasing your vehicle’s fuel economy. It’s okay, there’s no shame in that! The two definitely go hand in hand, as when you have better fuel economy, you don’t have to fill up your tank as often, which saves money! So, how can you manage this? We’re definitely not all electric vehicle drivers - but the secret is that you don’t have to be one to get better gas mileage. Keep reading for our tips! Don’t speed. It decreases your mileage tons based on your speed, because of acceleration and deceleration. Tons meaning that for every five mph over 50 you go, you’re paying about 10-20 cents more per gallon of gas. It adds up. Have patience and focus on safety, because when you are focused and attentive to the road, you tend to drive more safely. Try coasting to a stop when you see stopped cars ahead of you. It’s not only safer but also saves you gas! Rear racks are infinitely better than roof racks in terms of fuel economy. The latter really increases drag and decreases your aerodynamics, which affects your efficiency. Idling is worse than stopping. If you’re gonna be hanging out somewhere in your car that’s not a stoplight or stop sign, turn your car off fully. Idling is both bad for your fuel economy and for the environment! Cruise control is the best invention. Seriously, it fully eliminates the extra accelerations and decelerations that happen when we’re driving down the highway that can accumulate into poor fuel economy. It also keeps you going at a consistent rate of speed, which is excellent when everyone else is going either 80 or 20 and can’t choose between the two. You’re better than that, friend. Our Most Fuel Efficient Vehicles