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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