How to Calculate Gas Mileage

With gas prices continually fluctuating, it’s no wonder that many Providence-area drivers are looking for ways to conserve fuel. If you’re shopping for a new or used fuel-efficient car or SUV, you’ll find the mpg ratings offered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to be very helpful in determining the most fuel-efficient option. While these mpg ratings are generally relied upon by industry professionals and everyday drivers like yourself, you’ll note that the disclaimers for them usually declare that the “actual mileage may vary”. So, if you’re interested in finding out how to calculate your actual gas mileage, this gas mileage calculator from INFINITI of Warwick will help. 

What is Good Gas Mileage?

There is no set standard for what constitutes “good” gas mileage. For example, if you’re shopping for an SUV, you likely will experience gas mileage that can be considered good, but is lower than what you’d get with a compact car. The same is true for comparing compact gas-powered cars vs. gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles, as the latter will almost always be more efficient.

When you are looking to purchase or lease a new vehicle it’s important to keep in mind what you expect your gas mileage to be, and then research new vehicles or used vehicles that offer the mileage you require!

Gas Mileage Calculator

Learning how to calculate gas mileage in your vehicle is pretty easy and straightforward. Just follow these steps:

1. Fill up your gas tank and either reset your trip odometer or record the exact mileage after refilling. Be sure to also find out how much gas your tank holds by checking your vehicle’s owner’s manual.
2. Drive your car as you would normally. Note that driving habits such as quickly accelerating from a stop can increase your fuel consumption, so it’s best to keep an even speed and coast to a stop when possible.
3. Refill your tank and record your mileage. The longer you wait to refill, the more accurate your calculation will be, as it will be based on a more balanced mix of driving conditions.
4. The easiest way to calculate your gas mileage is to simply divide the number of miles traveled by the number of gallons of gas your vehicle took to refill.
5. If you forget to check how many gallons you filled up your car at the pump 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 the miles driven by that approximation. This will be less accurate since analog gas gauges aren’t always 100% reliable. A digital gas gauge that shows you exactly how many gallons of gas are in the tank will give you a more accurate reading than an analog gauge.

Learn More About Maximizing Your Gas Mileage in Warwick

We hope that our gas mileage calculator instructions help you to get the most out of every gallon of gas on the roads in and around Cranston. Another smart way to make sure that your vehicle is always running efficiently at peak performance levels is to keep up to date with your scheduled maintenance services, such as oil changes and tire rotations. The certified technicians in the service center at INFINITI of Warwick can take care of all your INFINITI maintenance and repair needs, and with our rotating service specials and coupons, you can take advantage of some of the best deals in the Coventry area. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our service team.