11 Fuel Saving Tips

Posted by Wilson Taylor on October 19th, 2017

11 Fuel Saving Tips

The key to a long and healthy ownership of the car is attainable, thanks to post-sale car log book servicing. However, a responsible driver is what should be the priority as a citizen. While it is convenient to sit back in your car and drive downtown or somewhere far, it is crucial to curtailing the practice of fuel wastage, that way become a little generous to our wallets while taking a step towards resource conservation.

Here are some ways you may save money and resource by saving some fuel.

  1. ACCELERATE SMOOTHLY:

Highest gear with constant speed is the key to drive smoothly. An effortless way for the patient drivers to get the low bills for fuel is to drive without accelerating much. Overtaking has always been nonsensical, there’s little sense in getting ahead of cars to be next to each other in the next traffic signal, isn’t it? So The next time you fill up your tank, remember to drive your car at a sober speed.

  1. FUEL’S QUALITY:

When you save bucks while purchasing fuels at a discount the quality being provided isn’t guaranteed or assured. No two fuels are same in quality and may also turn out risky. Fuels of high-quality burns at a required rate, creating a less consumption.

 

  1. DO NOT CARRY UNNECESSARY THINGS:

Now, we do not mean to leave your kids behind. Your car needs extra fuel to carry goods, just like your body. Do not overburden your car with useless or less useful stuff unless you cannot do without it- like you will not carry a rucksack until you have to. Weight is the substantial cause of energy loss leading to fuel consumption. Better find another source to carry your weight rather than carrying it in the boot.

  1. CLOSE THE WINDOWS (OR IF YOU’VE GOT A SUNROOF):

The shape of your car makes a lot of importance when you’re out of town or on the motorway which does not make much difference otherwise.  Though you cannot make many changes in the design of your car, you can save fuel by not opening windows or sunroof. Use air conditioners only while it’s hot outside.

  1. REMOVE SKI BOX OR ROOF SACK:

Speaking of Aerodynamics, Sun-roof, empty roof carriers don’t make any difference in fuel consumption. While your car moves and dashes with wind hurridly, it makes your car more costly to drive. How? Ski box acts like another car fastened with roof and an empty roof sack increases drag leading to more consumption of fuel. You may stow them away and install the latest kind of roof sack or ski box.

  1. DON’T DRIVE IN RUSH HOURS:

Everytime you stop and start in a traffic jam, your car requires being set to first gear. It takes a large amount of fuel to start to get it moving again. The solution to the whole thing is avoiding ravelling during rush hours.You should understand what a traffic jam does to your vehicle. It’s better to start slow and move steadily than accelerating and taking a break frequently. To travel in a rush hour, you may as well get yourself a hybrid car which consumes less fuel than the standard petrol or diesel.

  1.  MAKE FEWER TRIPS:

I know it’s a bit tough, this one but when your car stays parked and is not much in use for a long time, it uses a lot more fuel for the first five miles or such because the engine has been cold for a long time. Ideally, you would merge your daily chores into one big trip, but it is understood that this is not too workable when you've to go out to drop or receive family members. However, trying is the key. Plan your movements to pool in instead of stepping out individually for different tasks.

  1. CHECK SPEED LIMIT:

Even if you try breaking the law and reach somewhere before a specified time, you won't still save on fuel. You can only save a little time by traveling above the speed limits on an extended motorway trips. However, even if you begin 20 minutes early on a 250 miles trip with the speed of 80 km instead of 60 km, it doesn't help you economically in any way still. Car continually rushing to places uses more fuel and faster as you travel, that is.

  1. DON'T PUSH THE ACCELERATOR FURTHER DOWN

This one will definitely amaze you. Gear is not always a factor while you travel and neither is a sensible speed in high gear. If you push your accelerator for a long time just to avoid changing your gear( say fifth from fourth), you're truly using more fuel than less. Step down a gear to avoid accelerating, and you will also find yourself having more control over the car's fuel consumption along with acceleration. Drive slow, stay safe, drive longer.

  1.  TURN THE AIR-CONDITIONER OFF:

This one is a resource-conserving move in more than one way. You must use air conditioners only when you really need it. Air conditioning causes your vehicle to experience notably less economy; prevents your window from getting misty, and you don't have to worry about the temperature inside or outside your car with A.C working. However, it uses a good amount of fuel and energy which can be curtailed by using air conditioners only when required. Likewise, this pattern of usage applies outside your car as well.

  1. FINALLY CHECK TYRE PRESSURES REGULARLY:

Tyre pressure is inversely proportional to the fuel consumed by your car which means your car needs more fuel if there's low tire pressure. You should spare five minutes before you park your car to check your tire pressure. If you're unable to figure out, you can usually find figures near the lock of your car's door.

Lastly, maintain your logbook by taking to your nearest car mechanic for servicing. A well maintained car will not only help you to save fuel but will have run at it’s best with least trouble.

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