Tighten That Gas Cap After You Fill Up Your Tank

Every time you stop to fill your tank, check the gas cap seal for damage and make sure your gas cap is tightened when you finish. Fuel evaporates through a loose cap or a damaged seal, reducing your gas mileage by as much as 2 percent and potentially allowing contaminants and dirt to enter the fuel system.

Escaped fuel fumes can also pollute the air, so taking the time to inspect your gas cap can not only save you money over the lifetime of your car, but it can be good for the environment. On all newer vehicles, a leaking gas cap will cause the “Check Engine” light to stay on. If you discover that your gas cap is indeed broken or leaking, you will want to replace it immediately.

Jeff Gordon Chevrolet's Service Department can inspect and replace if necessary gas caps for most vehicles.

FUEL PRICES ON THE RISE-WHAT YOU CAN DO

Efficient Driving Tips

Slow Down - Gas mileage usually decreases rapidly at speeds above 60 mph.Limit Idling - Idling for 15 minutes can burn 1/4 gallon of fuel.

Drive Sensibly - Aggressive driving (speeding, rapid acceleration and braking) can lower your gas mileage by 33 percent at highway speeds and by 5 percent around town.

Use Cruise Control - Using cruise control on the highway helps you maintain a constant speed and, in most cases, will save gas.

Use the Right Oil - Because oil reduces engine friction and friction makes an engine work harder, using the manufacturer's recommended grade of oil improves fuel economy by 1-2 percent.

Plan and Combine Trips - Combining errands into one trip saves time and money. Several short trips taken from a cold start can use twice as much fuel as a longer multi-purpose trip covering the same distance when the engine is warm.

Chevrolet Fuel Solution TechnologiesExtended Range Electric Vehicles - Use battery power for propulsion.
Hybrid Technology - Use a combination of battery power and gas engine for propulsion.
Direct Injection - Injects fuel directly into the combustion chambers to ensure the precise amount of fuel is used at the precise moment it is needed for improved fuel economy.
Variable Valve Timing - Improves fuel economy and performance by controlling intake and exhaust valve openings so that it occurs at the optimum moment, increasing efficiency across the entire operating range of the engine.
6-speed Transmissions - Offer more gear ratios to keep the engine in its most efficient operating range.
Active Fuel Management - Engine management system that enables the engine to automatically operate on half its cylinders under light load conditions, improving fuel efficiency and reducing fuel consumption (V8).

Chevrolet Car

VOLTExtended range electric vehicle provides 35 miles of gas and tail pipe emissions-free driving.
Gasoline powered generator extends total range to more than 370 miles.

CRUZE ECO10% Aerodynamic improvement over non-Eco models - Lowered ride height, active aerodynamic shutters on lower grille and minimized turbulence with underbody panels and an aero decklid spoiler.
Weight reduction - The Eco weighs 214 pounds less than the Cruze 1LT.
Powertrain modifications - On the Eco equipped with the 6-speed manual transmission, the 6th gear is set-up for ultra high efficiency.
Manual transmission models return a best-in-class 42 mpg highway, the best highway mileage of any gasoline engine in America.
Vehicles with a manual transmission can travel more than 500 highway miles between fill-ups. The automatic has more fuel capacity and gets a range of over 580 highway miles.

MALIBUA 6-speed automatic transmission is standard on all models for 2011.
Every 4-cylinder Malibu has a fuel economy rating of 22 city/33 highway mpg - better highway fuel economy than a comparable Toyota Camry.
Gets more than 500 highway miles between fill-ups.

IMPALAFuel economy: 19 city/29 highway mpg.
Gets nearly 500 highway miles between fill-ups.

CAMAROCamaro 2LS models have fuel economy ratings of 19 city/30 highway mpg.
Camaro V8 models equipped with an automatic transmission deliver 16 city/25 highway mpg.
Gets more than 550 miles between fill-ups (2LS).

Chevrolet Crossover/Truck

EQUINOXDelivers best-in-class non-hybrid fuel economy of 22 city/32 highway mpg for front-wheel drive 4-cylinder models.
All-wheel drive 4-cylinder models also deliver a best-in-class 20 city/29 highway mpg.
Better highway mpg than Honda CR-V, Toyota Rav4 and even Ford Escape Hybrid without the increased cost.
Gets up to 600 highway miles between fill-ups (I4, FWD).

TRAVERSEWith 24 MPG highway, Traverse FWD offers better fuel economy than any eight-passenger crossover.
Power of a V8 with a fuel-efficient V6.
Class-leading cargo room behind the third row. More than any competitor including the 2012 all-new Ford Explorer.

SILVERADOHalf ton 2WD/4WD crewcabs equipped with the 5.3L V8 have better capability and fuel economy than a comparable Toyota Tundra.
Two-wheel-drive Crew Cab models can be equipped with the XFE Package, which improves aerodynamics and reduces vehicle mass, a 5.3L V8 engine, a 6-speed automatic transmission and an efficient final drive ratio to help Silverado deliver fuel economy of 15 city/22 highway mpg.
These numbers are best-in-class; in order to get similar numbers from another manufacturer, you would have to downgrade to a 6-cylinder engine.
Gets more than 550 miles between fill-ups (XFE).

Need To Sell Your Gas Guzzler?
Jeff Gordon Chevrolet Will Buy Your Vehicle Today!

The Auto Trader Buying Center Program offers car shoppers a no-haggle way to get a value on their car, which they can turn into guaranteed cash or toward down payment on a newer car. Consumers can get a Free Guaranteed Offer in minutes for the value of their trade-in or walk away with cash.

Here’s how it works:

-An auto seller accesses the Auto Trader Buying Center at http://www.autotraderbuyingcenter.com/ or at the Buying Center kiosk in the Auto Trader Showroom located at 228 South College Road, Wilmington North Carolina.

-The seller inputs information about the vehicle, including the make and model, the model year, major factory-installed options, other upgrades and maintenance information and details about the condition, including any major repairs or accident damage.

-The tool will calculate a price based on historical transaction data for hundreds of thousands of vehicles and up-to-the-minute supply and demand information and produce a printable purchase offer.

-The seller can take that purchase offer to the Auto Trader Buying Center at 228 South College Road, Wilmington North Carolina Monday through Friday 9am – 8pm and Saturday 9am – 7pm

-The Auto Trader Buying Center representative will inspect the car to confirm that it matches the description provided by the seller and then write the seller a check for that amount.

-The seller can use the funds towards the purchase of their next vehicle or simply walk away with a check.

Getting a fair and accurate trade-in value is a critical first step for any car shopper. The Auto Trader Buying Center Program provides consumers with the type of information needed before they visit a dealership

Whether you want to use the guaranteed offer as the starting point for your trade-in, or you want to sell your gas guzzler and walk away with cash, AutoTraderBuyingCenter.com can help you.

Chevy Aveo makes the top 10 for least expensive vehicles

Autobytel is featuring the 10 least expensive cars in their latest newsletter and the Chevy Aveo made #4 of the list. The 2010 Chevrolet Aveo (starting at $11,965) is a 4-door, 5-seat sedan, available in 6 trims, ranging from the LS Sedan to the LT w/2LT Sedan. The LS Sedan is equipped with a standard 1.6L 4-cylinder engine that achieves 27 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway. A manual transmission is standard. The LT w/2LT Sedan is equipped with a standard 1.6L 4-cylinder, engine that achieves 27 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway. A manual transmission is standard.


The Chevy Aveo is part of the compact car segment and is a great entry level car. With great fuel economy and a great price the Chevy Aveo is as popular as ever. Click here to see which Aveo's we have in stock or go to http://www.jeffgordonchevy.com/ for more information. For a full review on the article by Autobytel please click here.

Owner Loyalty

Check your mailbox and find your $1,000 gift certificate. Use your Owner Loyalty Certificate to save on the eligible 2009 or 2010 Chevy of your choice. Combine this offer with most current incentives for even greater savings. It's a great time to own a Chevy. Here's why:

The 2010 Malibu, a Consumers Digest "Best Buy" two years in a row,2 which offers better highway fuel economy than a comparable Toyota Camry or Honda Accord3

The 2010 Traverse, a Consumers Digest "Best Buy", is the most fuel efficient 8-passenger crossover4 with an EPA est. 24 MPG highway

The 2010 Silverado 1500, a Consumers Digest "Best Buy" and from Chevy, the most dependable, longest-lasting full-size pickup on the road,5 features the best fuel economy of any full-size pickup. Better than Ford F-150, Dodge Ram or Toyota Tundra6

Best of all, almost every Chevy comes with our 100,000-Mile/5-Year7 Transferable Powertrain Limited Warranty plus Courtesy Transportation and Roadside Assistance Programs. It's the Best Coverage in America. And with OnStar®,8 whether you need help in an emergency, you're lost or stranded, the assistance you need is a button push away. For more information, call 910-791-2424, or go to http://www.jeffgordonchevy.com/. Use your Owner Loyalty Certificate from January 5, 2010, through February 1, 2010, and start the New Year in a new Chevy from Jeff Gordon Chevrolet.

1 Eligible owners must own/lease a 1999 or newer model year Chevy, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Pontiac, Saturn, Saab, HUMMER or Oldsmobile. Owner Loyalty Cash excludes 2010: Chevy Camaro, Corvette ZR1, Equinox; Buick LaCrosse; GMC Terrain; Cadillac SRX Crossover; HUMMER H1, H2; and 2009: Chevy Corvette ZR1, Kodiak (except Chevy Kodiak C4500); GMC TopKick (except GMC TopKick C4500); and all HUMMER vehicles. Offer good from 1/5/10 through 2/1/10. Take delivery from 1/5/10 through 2/1/10. Not available with some offers. See dealer for details. 2 The Best Buy Seal is a registered trademark of Consumers Digest Communications, LLC, used under license.3 2010 Malibu with 2.4L 4-cyl. engine and 6-speed automatic transmission EPA est. 33 MPG hwy. 2010 Camry with 2.5L 4-cyl. engine and 6-speed automatic transmission 32 MPG hwy. 2010 Accord with 2.4L 4-cyl. engine and 5-speed automatic transmission 31 MPG hwy.4 Based on GM Mid-Utility Crossover segment and EPA est. MPG Traverse FWD 17 city, 24 highway.5 Chevy, the most dependable, longest-lasting full-size pickups on the road. Dependability based on longevity: 1981–July 2009 full-size pickup registrations. 6 Based on GM Large Pickup segment and Silverado Hybrid (limited availability) with EPA estimated MPG 21 city, 22 highway; and 2010 Silverado XFE (available to order) MPG 15 city, 22 highway. MPG city/highway for Ford F-150 2WD with 4.6L V8 15/21; Dodge Ram 1500 with 5.7L V8 14/20; Toyota Tundra with 4.6L V8 15/20.7 Whichever comes first. See dealer for details.8 Visit onstar.com or call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) for details and system limitations.

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Stop by Jeff Gordon Chevrolet and look for the Red Tag.

Chevy offers more models than Toyota or Honda with an

EPA estimated 30 MPG Hwy. or better

Stop by today to see our huge selection of vehicles that offer more an EPA est 30 MPG highway or better. Do you have an old body style Suburban or Tahoe? if the answer is yes, stop by and ask how the new Suburban's and Tahoe's can save up to 15-20% on fuel economy. Come see the all new Hybrid Tahoe which has the same city fuel as a standard 4-cylinder Toyota Camry¹.

¹ Available at participating dealers only. Based on 2008 EPA fuel economy estimates of 21 mpg city.