Fuel Saving Tips From BMW of Elmhurst

Here are some fuel saving tips from BMW of Elmhurst, we want to help you keep your vehicle running and looking great.  We pride ourselves on our amazing Service Department and we recommend keeping your vehicle on a regular maintenance schedule.  There are simple measures you can take to avoid large repair bills.  One of the easiest things you can do to keep your vehicle running in tip top shape is to keep your gas tank full and never let it go below a quarter of a tank.

Why Should You Keep Your Tank Full?

Have you ever been driving along when all of a sudden your low fuel indicator light comes on to warn you that you are running close to empty?  We are sure you have probably had this happen on more than one occasion.  Running your vehicle so close to empty on a regular basis is a bad habit that can have a major impact.   Your fuel tank is likely to wear out and need replacing if you get into this habit.  As your tank gets low on fuel it is likely for air to get into the pump which will wear down the mechanics quickly.  Another thing you will need to worry about if you let your fuel run low is dirt that can enter your fuel line and to the engine.  Dirt often settles in the bottom of your fuel tank, and when you are running close to empty, this is a common occurrence.  When this happens damage can be done to both the fuel line and the engine itself, which will result in costly repairs.  We highly recommend doing yourself and your wallet a favor by never running your vehicle on empty.

Never Risk Stranding Yourself or Family

The more obvious reason to keep your tank full is to avoid running out of fuel.  This can be extremely dangerous in adverse weather and depending on road conditions.  Imagine driving down a narrow road in the evening and running out of gas – you quickly become a road hazard and run the risk of getting into an accident.  Luckily, avoiding this situation is very simple: never let your gas tank fall below a quarter full.

Visit BMW of Elmhurst’s Service Department

You can rest easy knowing your BMW is being serviced by highly trained BMW service technicians.  At BMW of Elmhurst our service technicians treat your vehicle as if it was their own, ensuring it continues to run smoothly into the future.  You can find us at 466 West Lake Street • Elmhurst, IL 60126.   If you are looking to upgrade your current vehicle, visit our website to see our large inventory of new, preowned, and certified preowned BMWs at https://www.elmhurstbmw.com/  We would love to be your Chicagoland BMW dealer!