How Do You Improve Gas Mileage On A PT Cruiser?
An automatic 2009 PT Cruiser gets an average of 21 miles to the gallon. To improve those numbers and save money on fuel, owners can employ several fuel-saving tricks that are available to most drivers, and a few which are specific to the Cruiser. If you do not already own a Cruiser, consider opting for one with a manual transmission, which goes slightly more miles per gallon. The turbo automatic fares the poorest among the Cruiser models. Follow the factory recommendations for service and maintenance. Keeping the Cruiser running well keeps its engine performing optimally, and ensures the most efficient fuel consumption possible. Use 87 octane fuel for standard Cruisers and 92 octane for Turbo Cruisers. Keep tires properly inflated: 34PSI for stock, 38PSI for turbo. Use air conditioning sparingly; when in use, opt away from “max.” The engine runs the air-conditioning compressor, so the more you use the AC, the more the engine is working, and the more fuel it wastes. Check the car’s cool
