How to Calculate Gas Mileage

Some cars in Cary have a gas mileage calculator in them and some don’t. If you have ever wondered how to calculate gas mileage yourself, you’re in the right place. Learn more here about how to calculate gas mileage from your friends at Hendrick Dodge Cary, and if you want to improve your gas mileage by trading up to a new car that gets better gas mileage, contact us. We are always happy to help.

What is Considered Good Gas Mileage? 

When it comes to gas mileage on Apex roads, everyone has a different number in mind for what is considered good gas mileage. It depends on several factors, like the type of vehicle you drive and your driving habits. For example, gas mileage for a new sedan will be much higher than that of a large SUV or truck. When shopping for your next vehicle in Carrboro, consider how much you plan on driving and calculate the cost of fuel into your overall budget.

How to Calculate Gas Mileage Yourself

If you want to learn how to calculate gas mileage yourself without using a gas mileage calculator, follow the simple steps below:

1. First, fill up your gas tank and then reset your trip odometer. Also, check your owner’s manual to see how much gas your fuel tank can hold.
2. Drive around Carrboro as you normally would until your fuel tank is nearly empty.
3. Fill your tank with the type of fuel you usually use.
4. To calculate your gas mileage, divide the number of miles you’ve driven since you reset your trip odometer by the gallons of gas it took you to fill your tank. For example, if you drove 200 miles and got 10 gallons to fill up your tank, then you’re getting about 20 miles to the gallon. 
5. If you have recently filled up your gas tank and forgot to check your gas mileage, you can still calculate it based on how much fuel you had in the tank when beginning your drive out to Chapel Hill and then divide it by the amount of gallons the tank can hold. Then divide the miles you just drove by the capacity of your gas tank. Although this is not perfectly accurate, it will give you a general idea of your overall miles per gallon.

Shop For a Car That Gets Better Gas Mileage at Hendrick Dodge Cary

Now that you know how to calculate gas mileage, remember that fuel efficiency standards keep improving over the years and if you’re driving an older vehicle that isn’t very fuel-efficient, you can improve your gas mileage with a new Dodge! Also, if you’ve noticed that your gas mileage is decreasing, it may be time to schedule a service appointment at Hendrick Dodge Cary. Contact us today!