Drivers are just realizing how to improve their gas mileage at home ‘without spending a penny’

Jan 28, 2024

A CAR expert has shown how a sudden increase in your vehicle's gas consumption doesn't automatically warrant a trip to the mechanic.

The auto enthusiast shared how to follow up on this worrisome issue in a TikTok broadcast to his account's massive 428,000-follower base.

Chequanlaosi (@chequanlaosi) begins his TikTok video by noting that one of his fans said his car's fuel consumption swiftly increased, causing high gas bills.

This fan reportedly went to an auto repair shop where mechanics told them they had to change their vehicle's oil, spark plugs, and ignition coils.

The service garage added that the customer needed to clean their car's entire oil circuit.

This TikTok creator said the fan paid for all these orders, but the work didn't solve their problem.

The car enthusiast stated: "Today, I will teach you to solve this problem without spending a penny."

Next, he opens a vehicle's hood and informs his viewers that too many carbon deposits on the oxygen sensor are often why drivers experience a sudden drop in fuel economy.

The auto expert said to remove and soak your car's oxygen sensor in toilet cleaner for a few minutes to remove these carbon deposits before reattaching the part.

You can find this oxygen sensor under your car's hood near your engine and by referring to your owner's manual.

Start removing your vehicle's oxygen sensor by parking on a flat surface and letting your engine cool for at least 30 minutes.

Drivers can detatch the sensor with a standard open-end wrench, Walker reports.