Careful driving and how to save on fuel
Most of us have to keep an eye on our outgoings nowadays and one fairly major expense is the running of our cars. The price of petrol seems to be forever going up and so there are a few rules we can all follow to help save on fuel.
One thing a lot of us are guilty of is putting our foot down when we accelerate. If you drive an automatic it is best to accelerate at a fairly moderate speed to give the transmission time to shift to the higher gears. Also if you accelerate away and brake right away this is a great waste of fuel.
A good way to save petrol is simply reduce your speed. As the speed is increased the fuel will decrease!
Under inflated tires are often overlooked. If they are not at the right pressure they will need to use more petrol to keep the car moving. Get yourself a good tires gauge and make sure that you check the tires at least once every month. One tip is to check when they are cold because driving the car will warm up the tires and also the air inside which increases pressure and gives a falsely high reading.
Check your air filter because a dirty one will restrict the flow of air to the engine which will affect performance and economy.
New wheels and tires may look really good and they can improve the way that a car handles, but if they are wider they could create more resistance and even increase petrol consumption. So it is worth considering keeping the old ttires for long road trips which will give a far smoother ride and far better economy.
If you are thinking of changing your vehicle then maybe this will be the ideal time to downsize a little. Nissan and Toyota are two of the leading manufacturers who have developed highly fuel efficient cars.
This may not seem obvious, but take a look inside your car and give it a bit of a spring clean. We are all often guilty of hoarding rubbish in our cars and its surprising how this extra baggage mounts up in weight. The more weight that is in the car the more fuel is burnt.
Finally, probably not a very popular thing to say, but whenever possible why not walk?!!
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