The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is a pickup truck type of vehicle. Chevrolet full-size trucks’ mileage has improved in recent decades thanks to developments such as the gas-in-motion control function, which switches the engine to four-cylinder idle, and advances in gas injection systems. However, there is room for some progress.
There is no magic bullet that can save you more fuel with a Chevy Silverado 1500 or any other manufacturer. You can do several things that will allow you to get a small increase in gas mileage. Some of the benefits I have experienced are behavior changes, not just adjustments, so it is vital to see that better mileage requires several drivers.
Cleanse the Air Filters
Whether you should replace the factory air filter with a “cold air intake” like the K&N air intake is a hot issue. You are willing to get better gas mileage with more increased airflow, but solely if you do not use the hot air intake extra power. I recently replaced my factory air filter with a washable K&N air filter, partially because the OEM air filters on my car cost almost $70. For this price, I am willing to clean and refill my K&N filters on many occasions. Shifting to the air filter with the highest air filter volume has improved my fuel economy by about half a mile by the gallon.
Clean the Fuel Injectors
If the gas injectors are incredibly clogged, it may require special cleaning of the gas system. For most smaller …