Subaru Fuel Efficiency Checkup

Subaru is a well-loved car brand that offers great power, comfort and off-roading capacities. Many don't realize that the Subaru brand, despite being all about off-roading and fun, still offers great gas mileage. However, over time, this can get worse due to a host of factors, many out of your control. While true, if you are wise and take your car into Granite Subaru, you can have it checked out and get a fuel-efficient checkup, where mechanics can discover if anything is causing your Subaru to run less efficiently. Of course, a mechanic can go through the list and fix a handful of things to improve your car's gas mileage. Schedule a Service.

Changing the oil: If you are seeing a drastic drop in gas mileage, it may be due to you not changing the oil in a long time. If the oil is dirty and the filter is also well past its past-due date, you should bring it in for a change. Not only that, if you aren't using the proper motor oil, it may run less-than-stellar. Remember, you should follow the manufacturer's recommendation for oil changes. If not, you will see a drop in fuel efficiency, and your car won't last as long.

Fuel injector cleaning: Over time, the fuel injectors can become dirty and clogged. This will make the Subaru run less efficiently, thus hurting gas mileage. If you have them cleaned and inspected, or even replaced, you can improve your fuel efficiency, and your Subaru in general will run better. Schedule a Service.

Clean air filter and intake system: A car needs to have a clean air filter and intake system. Over time, the air filter will fill up with leaves, dirt and other materials. This causes the engine to work harder when you are driving. If you are using your Subaru offroad, it's hard to avoid this, and it's part of the fun of driving a Subaru. Luckily, having your air filter changed and your intake system cleaned as well can improve your overall performance, and as a bonus, you'll spend less on gas.

Changing clogged or dirty fuel filter: If a fuel filter gets clogged or too dirty, it will certainly cause a drop in gas mileage. Thing is, with a clogged fuel filter, you may not notice anything else out of the ordinary, so it's best to have it looked at and changed, if needed.

Inspect the exhaust: Sometimes, a catalytic converter becomes clogged, this can hurt the gas mileage of your Subaru. This job is best left to a pro who knows what he or she is doing. Schedule a Service.

Check spark plug and spark plug wires: When taking your car out in the mud, rain and snow, spark plugs and spark plug wires can become defective. This isn't out of the ordinary for most cars, but it's something to keep in mind. If needed, the mechanic can replace them, which should improve performance and the overall health of your vehicle.

With a comprehensive fuel efficiency check-up, a technician can look at all these components, and a few more. With a simple inspection, it can be determined what is needed to make sure your vehicle is in tip-top shape, and you get the best mileage, as well as the most power possible. If any problems are found, the mechanics on duty will use genuine Subaru parts, which means that the parts in your Subaru are designed exactly for it, and it will run better than third-party manufacturer's parts.

After you have your vehicle checkup and service, you will want to take the time to maintain your results and ensure that it runs well, all the time. If not, your MPG will drop, and your car won't run as well, on and off the road. To do this, you should stick to the scheduled maintenance plan, such as replacing your air filter, getting routine oil changes and making sure your tires are both aligned and balanced and property inflated. You should also use the gas your car was designed for and also use genuine Subaru parts for your car. Finally, to get great gas mileage, while it may be hard in some circumstances as Subaru's are fun to drive, you should drive intelligently. By following the speed limit, using cruise control when possible and avoiding idling for long periods of time, you can save gas, and your car will last longer and require less maintenance. Schedule a Service.

Another way to make sure your Subaru runs its best both in mud and on the freeway and in city traffic is to make sure to take it into a certified Subaru specialist. While any old mechanic can probably change the oil and do basic tasks, there's no reason to risk it. The truth is, one should view their relationship with their mechanic like they would with a lawyer, dentist or doctor. Think about it, by going to the dealer, you can ensure that your mechanic knows exactly how your Subaru works. He or she is more of a fan of the brand and has seen everything. Not only that, they will use the right parts, every time. This makes a huge difference in the long run when you want your Subaru to remain reliable.

If you notice a drop in performance, or fuel efficiency, you should make an appointment or bring your Subaru, right away, to Granite Subaru. By having a quick look-over, a certified mechanic can determine if there is anything that is causing your Subaru to run less efficiently than it should. Then, the mechanic will sit down with you and help you determine what you need to do. Generally, it will only entail fixing a small thing or two. Either way, once you take your Subaru into Granite Subaru, you will have a great running Subaru that's sure to last a long time. And, to avoid problems in the future, make sure to take your Subaru in at the first sign of trouble. You will save trouble and money in the long run, and your Subaru will last longer.