How to Calculate Gas Mileage

The Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA as it’s more commonly known, rates vehicles based on how fuel-efficient they are. A lot goes into these ratings, but actual mileage may vary depending on which vehicle it is. So if you are looking for a means to accurately calculate your gas mileage in the Dalton area, be sure to contact us at Welborn Chevrolet of Rome today.

What is Good Gas Mileage?

There’s really no set standard for what constitutes “good” gas mileage, where if you are shopping for a SUV, you will experience better mileage relative to a compact car. The same is true for compact gas vehicles in comparison to hybrid vehicles.

While purchasing or leasing a new vehicle it’s important to have reasonable expectations for your gas mileage, so be sure to check out our new or used vehicles that offer the mileage you need.

Gas Mileage Calculator

It’s easy to learn how to calculate gas mileage in your vehicle. Here’s what you’ll want to do:

1. Fill your gas tank fully and record the exact mileage after refilling or reset your trip odometer. Be sure to find out how much gas your tank holds by checking your vehicle’s owner’s manual.
2. Drive your vehicle like you would normally. If you accelerate more briskly or slowly, your typical calculated gas mileage may different than what you recorded.
3. Refill your tank and record your mileage. If you wait longer to refill, your calculations will be more accurate as it will be based on a more balanced mix of driving conditions.
4. The easiest way to calculate gas mileage is to divide the number of miles traveled by the number of gallons it took to refill your vehicle. That is miles driven divided by gallons of gas used.
5. If you forget to check how many gallons you filled up your car at the pump on on your gas receipt, you can go by where your tank was when you refilled (i.e. ¼, ½, or ¾) and then divide out your total tank capacity accordingly to come to the number of gallons refilled. Then, divide miles driven by that approximation.

Learn More About Maximizing Your Gas Mileage in Rome

Learn more by checking our our additional service tips and taking steps like how to change a tire and keeping them properly inflated.