How to Calculate Gas Mileage

If you’ve researched the gas mileage of a new vehicle, you may notice a disclaimer stating that the mpg ratings are EPA-estimated. What does this mean? The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is in charge of rating vehicles based on their fuel efficiency. However, these are just estimates, and your actual gas mileage can vary based on numerous factors, including your driving habits and how well you maintain the vehicle. 

Learn how to calculate your gas mileage to get a more accurate reading of your car’s fuel consumption around Hudson and Saugerties. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to the team at Sawyer Chevrolet, Inc..

Calculating Your Gas Mileage: Step-by-Step

Knowing how to calculate gas mileage helps you get an accurate reading of your fuel economy and can highlight any underlying issues with your vehicle. Just follow these simple steps below, and you’ll be a pro gas mileage calculator in no time:

1. Check your owner’s manual to find out how much gas your tank holds. Fill your gas tank until it is full, then reset your trip odometer.
2. Proceed to drive as you normally would. Keep in mind that certain driving habits will increase your fuel consumption, including rapidly accelerating and braking.
3. Once it’s time to refill your tank again, write down the number of miles on your trip odometer. Fill the tank to the pump cutoff level. 
4. Divide the number of miles driven by the gallons of gas used to refill the tank.
1. Here’s a quick example of this formula in action: let’s say you traveled a total of 300 miles on a full tank of gas, and it took 12 gallons to fill your tank. 300 divided by 12 equals 25, so your fuel economy is 25 miles per gallon.

Not a fan of doing math? That’s okay! There are plenty of gas mileage calculators available online.

Learn How to Boost Your Gas Mileage With Sawyer Chevrolet, Inc.

Whether your car needs maintenance in Catskill or you’re looking for ways to save gas during your Windham commute, Sawyer Chevrolet, Inc. is here to help. Contact us today if you have any questions or schedule service online.