# Why Your MPG May Drop After A Battery Change (And Whether It Should Worry You)

> There are many things which can lower your mpg when driving, such as tire pressure, engine health, and carrying excess weight — but is it possible that battery health, and more specifically, installing a new battery,…

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1818298/mpg-drop-after-battery-change-explained/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=67e8a9bbed84c8d6bb3cdd42)
- **Published:** 2025-03-30
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #battery #change #drop #whether #worry #driving #engine #health
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