Friday Fuel Economy: mpg Math

Reader Contribution by Staff

The first step to improving your car or truck’s fuel economy is to know how many miles per gallon it really gets. Calculating mpg is easy, even if you hate math. Plus, monitoring your fuel economy and becoming more aware of what influences it is one of the simplest ways you can make a difference for the environment and your wallet.

Here’s how to do the math. It’s easier than you might think.  

1. Fill up your tank.

2. Reset your trip meter to zero.

3. Get gas when you need it.

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