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3 Ways to Determine If Your Car Has Good Mileage

You and your buddy have been two peas in the pod for over ten years. But now, his whole family is moving to Portland.

You head over to Google Maps to check the distance and see that it takes around 2 hours to get from Seattle to Portland by car.

The most distance you’ve driven so far has been from Seattle to Tacoma. That was a family visit that took about half an hour to reach.

You wish your great aunt and best friend could switch locations, but this is the universe we’re talking about. Sometimes things happen against our wishes.

So now you don’t know if you’ll be able to visit your friend very often.

You’re worried your car might stop in the middle of the highway, and you’ll be stuck wondering why you made such a rash decision in the first place.

Instead of rolling the dice, it’s good to know the factors that help determine your car’s gas mileage.

What Is Good Gas Mileage?

First of all, having good gas mileage means that your car consumes less gas for a larger distance per mile. 

If your car has 40mpg, for example, it travels 40 miles per one gallon of gas. 

The mpg is lower when you’re driving on a highway than it’s in city driving. When you go to a suburb or residential area, you’re more prone to sitting idly inside your car because of slower speed. 

That being said, some highways can become heavily congested during peak hours which will increase gas usage. So it’s essential to consider the timing when heading to distant places.

Now, let’s get to the factors you need to consider when knowing your gas mileage. 

1. Type of Vehicle

Whether your car i