Your 2022 Chevy Tahoe's fuel economy depends on how you drive and maintain it. Here's what you need to know to get better gas mileage:
Tire Pressure and Maintenance
Keep your tires inflated to the correct pressure. Under-inflated tires by just 8 PSI can increase fuel consumption by up to 4 percent. This also extends tire life by more than 6,200 miles. Check your tire pressure monthly since it drops in cold weather.
How You Drive Matters Most
Your driving habits have the biggest impact on fuel economy. Reducing highway speeds by 5 to 10 MPH can increase fuel economy by 7 to 14 percent. Fuel economy peaks at around 50 MPH on most vehicles, then drops off as you go faster.
Aggressive driving destroys mileage. Jack rabbit starts, rapid acceleration, and hard braking lower fuel economy by 15 to 30 percent at highway speeds and 10 to 40 percent in stop-and-go traffic. Drive smoothly and accelerate gradually.
Smart Trip Planning
Plan your route to avoid backtracking. Combine errands into one trip instead of multiple trips. Avoid peak traffic times when possible since stop-and-go driving burns more gas.
Engine and Idle Management
Warm up your engine by driving normally in cold weather instead of idling. A cold engine uses more fuel. An idling engine burns one quarter to one half gallon of fuel per hour, but only needs 10 seconds of fuel to restart. Turn off your engine if you'll be stopped for more than a minute.
Additional Considerations
Reduce unnecessary weight in your vehicle. Heavy cargo and accessories lower fuel economy. Use cruise control on highways to maintain a consistent speed, which saves gas. Use air conditioning sparingly when possible.
If you've added larger tires or suspension modifications, these changes increase rolling resistance and weight, which significantly impacts mileage. Address these modifications first if fuel economy is a priority.
Track your actual fuel consumption over time to measure what works. This helps you identify which changes make the biggest difference for your driving style.