Simple
Rules To Improve Fuel Economy
by SolveYourProblem.com
Apart
from well maintaining your car you need to be economical in
spending fuel. A slight change in your motoring habits will
save both your time and money.
Here
are some of the tips that will help you in reducing the amount
of gas you are using:
- Drive
steadily. Your fuel consumption will increase if you
stop and drive. Maintain a steady speed, do not slow
down or speed up unnecessarily. It’s better to drive on
a highway,
as it will eat up less fuel.
- Avoid
rash and aggressive driving. This will increase the mileage
by 33%. So drive
within the speed limit. Driving
sensibly is
not only safe for you but also it will save your money
on gas.
- Avoid
starting and stopping your engine uselessly. Idling your
engine for one minute uses the gas amount equivalent
the amount
that is used when the engine is restarted.
- Try
to use the roads that are straight, short and safe. Corners
and curves on the road will consume
more gas.
- Don’t
give much time to your engine for warming up. During cold
mornings 30 to 40 seconds is enough.
- Reduce
the usage of air conditioner. When the air conditioner
is on the gas
consumption is more.
- Avoid
driving on rough roads. 30% of your gas mileage is wasted
out of dirt, dust and gravels.
It is better not to keep heavy items on your
car while driving. Excess weight will reduce
the mileage
of your
vehicle. Remember
a carrier or a roof rack adds extra weight
to your vehicle. So install them only when
it is
absolutely
necessary.
- Try
to drive your car on the highest gear possible. Driving
at a fast rate on low gear
will consume
up to 45% more fuel.
- Keep
your tires properly inflated. Under-inflated tires need
more energy to roll;
therefore
it will reduce
your mileage.
Properly inflated tires are long lasting.
Try to use large diameter tire for rear
wheels.
- Use
a recommended grade of “energy conserving” motor oil. Make
sure the oil you are
using contain fiction-reducing
additives.
- You
must know that you will be charged according to the volume
of the gasoline.
So try to
buy the gasoline
in the early
morning or late evening when the
gasoline is densest.
- Do
not feel the gas tank to the top. This will result in spilling
over
the oil out
of tank
while you are
driving.
- Make
sure you replace the clogged air filters. This will improve
your gas
mileage by at
least 10%.
- When
you are driving on highways close your windows and use
vents
to get outside
air.
Open windows
will cause wind drag
reducing your mileage up to
10%.
- Avoid
driving in busy hours to get rid of traffic congestion.
If possible
while
going
out for
a long distance take
the advantage of carpooling.
Drive carefully following these simple rules to improve your
fuel economy. These tips will not only save your money on automobile
gas but also protect your car from wear and tear.
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