How to Calculate Gas Mileage

The Environmental Protection Agency, otherwise known as the EPA, rates how great a vehicle is based on the ultimate fuel-efficiency. As a Winston Salem driver who might wonder how to calculate gas mileage to see your Chevrolet fuel efficiency, Terry Labonte Chevrolet can help. Read on to learn how easy it is to see how efficient your vehicle’s fuel economy truly is.

What is Good Gas Mileage?

Before you learn how to calculate gas mileage, it’s good to know a proper gas mileage goal. So, what is good gas mileage? Well, there’s not a standard on what makes ‘good’ gas mileage. As you shop for an SUV throughout High Point, you‘ll notice the gas mileage is lower than a sedan or compact vehicle. Be sure to research the new or used vehicle model to see the gas mileage history currently and over the years. 

Gas Mileage Calculator

When it comes to learning how to calculate gas mileage, Kernersville drivers will find it to be easier than expected! Here’s your manual gas mileage calculator: 

• Fill your gas tank to the full capacity and reset your trip odometer or record the exact mileage once it’s refilled. Check your owner’s manual to find out your tank’s fuel capacity as well.
• Drive your vehicle around High Point as you normally would. If you accelerate slowly or drive differently, your “average” calculated gas mileage could be a bit different. 
• Refill your tank then record the gas mileage. However, our service department recommends waiting as long as you can before refilling to ensure your gas mileage calculation is accurate. 
• Here’s how to calculate gas mileage: divide the number of total miles travelled by the number of gallons of gas it took to refill your vehicle. 
• Now, if you forget to check the amount of gallons it took to refill your car at the pump, you can base it off where your tank was before it was refilled then divide that out of your total tank capacity. This should give you the number of gallons refilled. Once calculated, divide the number of miles driven by that number. While this might be a bit less accurate with a gas gauge than a digital gas gauge, it will still provide you with a good estimate of your gas mileage. 

Explore Gas Mileage at Terry Labonte Chevrolet! 

Now that you know how to calculate gas mileage, contact us at Terry Labonte Chevrolet in Greensboro to learn more about our service tips.