How to Calculate Gas Mileage

Do you know how to calculate gas mileage on your drives around Brandon so that you can compare it to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) estimated MPG rates for your vehicle? A great deal of effort goes into these ratings, but as disclaimers always note, actual gas mileage can vary. If you don’t know how to calculate gas mileage on your Jackson commute, don’t worry. Here Wilson KIA shares an easy gas mileage calculator, so you’ll know how to calculate gas mileage. 

What is Good Gas Mileage?

There is not one set standard for what constitutes “good” gas mileage. For example, if you’re shopping for a new SUV, your “good gas mileage” will still likely be lower than what you would expect in a new compact car. The same is true when comparing compact gas-powered cars with hybrid models. The best way to get the best gas mileage is to upgrade to a new vehicle because MPG ratings continue to improve yearly. 

Gas Mileage Calculator

It’s simple to learn how to calculate gas mileage for your vehicle. This is the process:

1. Fill up your gas tank entirely and reset your trip odometer, or record the number of miles on your odometer when refilling. You must also know how much gas your tank holds by checking your owner’s manual.
2. Drive your vehicle around Jackson as usual. If you accelerate faster than on your typical drives, it won’t accurately reflect your MPG.
3. Refill your tank and re-record your mileage. The longer you wait to refill, the more accurate your calculation will be because of a more balanced mix of driving conditions.
4. The easiest way to calculate your gas mileage is to divide the miles traveled by the gallons of gas your vehicle took to refill. In sum, that’s your miles driven divided by gallons of gas consumed.

Find a New Fuel-Efficient Vehicle at Wilson KIA

Now that you know how to use a gas mileage calculator, if your car isn’t getting the MPG that it should on Flowood roads, it may be time for service. You can schedule service online at Wilson KIA near Ridgeland. Feel free to check out our other service tips and contact us when we can assist you. We’re here to help!