Knowing Your Mileage Per Gallon

Many motorists know what the handbook says about their vehicle but does reality match the manufacturers’ claims? I mean just because it’s claimed your car gets an average return of 26 miles to the gallon, is that really true? With a gas mileage calculator you can be sure. A DIY calculation is to set your odometer to zero, note the amount of fuel you put in your car and then when you refill, note the new odometer reading and the next amount of fuel. Number of gallons into miles traveled gives you your mpg. Want to get a better return for your gas dollar? Make sure your tires are properly inflated.