Luckily, it's fairly easily for you to track your car's gas mileage on your own, and keeping track of it can provide you with early indicators of trouble should engine problems begin to arise. All you need is a working trip meter and a logbook to record your mileage. Keep the logbook in a glove compartment for easy access. (Alternatively, there are many smartphone apps available to help drivers conveniently track their gas mileage without need for a logbook.)
During your next trip to the gas station, fill your tank entirely with gasoline and set your trip meter to zero. During each subsequent visit to the gas station, record how many miles you've driven and how many gallons it took to completely refill your tank. If your car doesn't have a trip meter, simply refer to the mileage increases on your odometer during each visit. Next, divide the number of miles you've driven by the gallons of gasoline used. This will give you the current gas mileage. Don't forget to reset your trip meter and record the number each time you visit the pump.
Fortunately, tracking your mileage can help you to stay in tune with your car over time and may even help prevent costly repairs in the long run. As soon as you notice warning signs, be sure to schedule a service appointment with a trusted mechanic who can help identify and address the problem.
If you have any questions or concerns about your car's gas mileage, the friendly service team members at Mercedes-Benz of Huntsville will always be happy to help! Simply visit our Huntsville, Alabama service center today and we will gladly assist you in identifying or resolving any existing engine problems and offer tips to improve your mileage today
