FUEL EFFICIENCY

Use these 10 tips to get the most mileage for your dollar.

- J. KEELER JOHNSON

Fuel efficiency improvement for farm vehicles like tractors, trucks, ATVs, and UTVs, is a smart move on many levels.

You'll get more work accomplished with each tank of fuel. You'll purchase fuel less often. You'll decrease the emissions required for each job. Saving time, dollars, and emissions is a pretty good deal.

But how do you improve farm vehicle fuel efficiency? It's easier than you think. Here are 10 ways to improve farm vehicle fuel efficiency.

1. KEEP AIR FILTERS CLEAN

A dirty air filter reduces fuel efficiency, causing the engine to consume more fuel than it would otherwise. Regularly cleaning and/or replacing air filters (check the vehicle's manual for guidance) is an important regular maintenance task.

2. REPLACE SPARK PLUGS

Unlike some engine parts, the spark plugs in a gasoline engine don't require regular attention. But they can wear out over time, which harms fuel economy. If your engine runs rough or has trouble starting, try replacing the spark plugs and see if you get a performance boost.

3. REGULARLY CHANGE ENGINE OIL