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Why is Your 2018 Nissan Kicksâ€™ Fuel Economy Going Down in Puyallup, Washington?
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(Posted on Feb 24, 2019 at 05:00PM by Robert Bacon)

Hi Robert,

Iâ€™ve noticed that my 2018 Nissan Kicksâ€™ gas mileage has been getting worse. Its tires often fall below the recommended PSI level, and I heard this could reduce a car's fuel economy. What do you think?

Thanks,
Janice

Hi, Janice!

We can all be guilty of not paying enough attention to our tires, but they really impact how your vehicle performs. If they're underinflated, it could cause your 2018 Nissan Kicksâ€™ gas mileage to decrease.

As tires deflate, they generate more resistance against the road. This means extra energy is required to travel at the same speed.

So your Nissan Kicksâ€™ engine is working harder and therefore using more gasoline. You should also be careful not to overinflate your rubber. While this will cause even less road resistance, it reduces your car's grip as thereâ€™s less surface area in contact with the road.

The easiest way to make sure this doesnâ€™t happen again is to check your tire pressure at a gas station each time you fill up. If you make this a habit your carâ€™s fuel economy and handling will improve.

Thanks for the question, Janice! Contact Kirkland Nissan, Washington if you need anything else.Â