Gas prices are putting a crunch on our budgets. Here are tips on how to save on gas to help offset the rising prices.
Gas prices keep going up, and the money in our wallet keeps evaporating quicker. There are many ways you can spend less money on gas and reduce your overall fuel consumption. But, you must think it through and begin formulating new plans! One technique that has been around for a while but has drawn more attention recently is hypermiling. However, use your head because some hypermiling techniques are illegal and extremely dangerous.
Apart from well maintaining your car need to be economical in spreading 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 to reducing the amount of gas you using.
Drive Steadily : Your fuel consumption will increase if you stop and drive, maintain a steadily 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 it will save your money on gas too.
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 save. corners and curves on the road will consume more gas.
don't give much time to your engine to warming up during cold morning, 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 item on your car while driving, excess weight will reduce the mileage of your vehicle. remember a carrier or a road 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 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 inlated 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 reduction 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 fill the gas tank to the top. this will result in spilling over the oil out of tanks 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 hour 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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