Fuel mileage is an essential part of vehicle ownership. A difference of only a few miles per gallon can set you back hundreds of dollars over a year's time. But there are several ways to improve the fuel mileage of your Nissan Versa, and these methods are cost-effective. Simple forms of maintenance can amount to the most helpful steps you can take toward improving fuel mileage.
Take your Versa in for a typical lube and oil change. Old oil can cause your vehicle's motor to run above optimal temperatures, causing excess gas to burn during engine cycling.
Pour a bottle of fuel injector cleaner in with your next full tank of gasoline. The fuel injectors in vehicles can become clogged over time with build-up from oxidation or bad gasoline, causing a drastic fall in fuel economy -- and possibly engine performance.
Have the tires on your vehicle rotated. Have the tires' air pressure checked and matched to optimum levels. An unbalanced tire set-up can cause a large amount of road drag to occur, also reducing your fuel economy.
Drive into corners slowly. When accelerating in your vehicle, don't press the throttle hard. Using excessive acceleration when driving your Versa can be the biggest culprit of bad gas mileage. Not only does it affect gas mileage, but it can also greatly reduce the life of your engine seals and other components.
