How to Calculate Gas Mileage

Normally, we let professionals use their gas mileage calculators to indicate what type of fuel efficiency we can expect from our cars. Specifically, the Environmental Protection Agency, or the EPA, tests new Chevrolet to determine their fuel economy ratings. The results of these gas mileage calculators are as precise as possible, but each model comes with the disclaimer that “actual mileage may vary.” 

This disclaimer is especially important when you’re using vehicles for atypical purposes, such as off-roading adventures around Shakopee and heavy-duty towing across Lakeville. Curious about how to calculate gas mileage for your very own brand-new or pre-owned vehicle? Our Shakopee Chevrolet service experts have provided you with your very own gas mileage calculator instructions below!

How to Calculate Gas Mileage in Five Simple Steps

Trying to find out how to calculate gas mileage for your Burnsville driver? Just follow the basic guidelines listed for your convenience below:

1. Fill your gas tank. Next, you’ll want to reset your trip odometer or record your exact mileage at that moment. You also need to determine how many gallons of gas you added and how much your gas tank holds.
2. Begin driving around Eden Prairie as you normally would, and try not to skew the results by adopting fresh driving habits. 
3. Refill your tank and record your mileage. The longer you wait to refill, the more accurate your calculations will be in the end. This is because you will have more “data” as you will encounter more driving situations over time. 
4. Once you’re ready to do some math, your best bet is to simply divide the number of miles traveled by the number of gallons of gas your vehicle took to refill. 
5. If you forgot to record your mileage on your initial fill-up, hope is not lost. You can do the math based on the tank volume when you refill (i.e. ¼, ½, or ¾). If you went from a full tank to a half tank, you can divide the mileage driven by half of your fuel tank capacity. This can offer a fair estimate, but it is far less accurate than working based on specific mileage. 

Optimize Your Car’s Fuel Efficiency with the Folks at Shakopee Chevrolet

There are plenty of hidden ways to maximize your fuel efficiency on Shakopee roads. You simply have to reach out to us at Shakopee Chevrolet for more information! Our knowledgeable staff is more than happy to teach you all the various ways you can save big bucks on trips to your local fuel pump!