GMC trucks are crafted to maximize fuel efficiency while still delivering robust performance. Nonetheless, your driving behavior can notably influence your pickup's gas mileage, and regular servicing is equally important. Here are some effective recommendations to help you get the most out of every gallon.
Tire Pressure
Maintaining the correct tire pressure year-round is essential. Underinflated tires increase rolling resistance, forcing the engine to exert more power and lowering fuel economy. You'll find the proper PSI on your tire's sidewall and in the owner's manual.
Practice Smooth Driving
Accelerating abruptly or braking hard can reduce fuel efficiency. Aim for gradual acceleration and avoid sudden stops whenever possible to preserve your pickup's impressive mileage.
Reduce Your Speed
Highway speeds can drastically reduce a pickup's efficiency due to increased aerodynamic drag. Research shows that cruising at roughly 55 mph can lead to substantial long-term fuel savings.
Maintenance
Routine maintenance significantly affects your truck's fuel economy. Be diligent about on-time oil changes, regularly replacing your engine air filter, and completing tune-ups according to your service schedule.
Reduce Idling Time
Excessive idling wastes fuel and accelerates engine wear by allowing deposits to build up on internal components. Modern pickups need only about a minute of idle time in cold weather—gently drive off to warm up the engine instead.
Take Advantage of GMC Fuel-Saving Tech
Automatic start-stop technology in newer GMC pickups shuts off the engine at long stops to save fuel. In addition, GMC's Dynamic Fuel Management System further boosts efficiency by selectively shutting down cylinders based on driving conditions, especially during light-loaded highway drives.
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