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Monday, December 13, 2010

Car Fuel saving tips

As we all knows, everyone wants to save fuel, however whether it is for noble cause like for saving plants or for the selfish cause like saving money of our pockets. here in latestcarzinfo.blogspot.com we are going to give you some tips to reduce fuel consumption and to minimize your visits to petrol pump.
Fuel saving


primarily, the best way to reduce fuel consumption is that always drive you car at economy speed which the car company has settled, economy speed is usually stands between 40 to 50 kmph.


secondly, check your tires regularly. type of tires you are using plays a great role in average and fuel consumption. consult expert about which tire to use in your car.


another trick is that, be smooth in your driving, don't launch your car like racing driver's launch theirs at the start of the race. Don’t try to beat the amber light, you know you’re going to catch up with traffic down the road anyway. Don’t speed in the city for the same reason – it’s unsafe, and you’ll have to brake harder when you do have to stop or slow down, which will use up more fuel. To cut a long story short, here are some more tips to help you save fuel in point form:

  • Do not ride the clutch. Depress it only to change gears, or when at a standstill.
  • If you know you’re going to be stationary for an appreciable amount of time at a stoplight, switch the engine off. The amount of energy it takes to start the engine up is roughly three seconds’ worth of idling time, so anything more than that is a waste of fuel.
  • Drive in a gear that corresponds to the speed you’re at. This means that you shouldn’t be revving the bolts off the engine, or crawling along in top gear. Drive in the gear that your engine feels the most comfortable at, at that speed.
  • Get your vehicle serviced regularly, so that any glitches get sorted out while they’re still small, and haven’t affected fuel consumption for an extended period of time.
  • Regular engine checkups are a must – a poorly tuned engine can consume up to 50% more fuel than an engine in good condition.
  • Driving at 90 kilometers an hour rather than 100 can reduce fuel consumption by 10%
  • Under-inflated tires can increase fuel consumption by 5%. Check your air pressure once a week.
  • A loaded roof rack will increase fuel consumption by as much as 5% in highway driving. Even an empty roof rack can increase consumption by 1%. If the carrier is detachable, remove it when not in use.
  • Anticipating stops and avoiding abrupt stops will decrease fuel consumption and increase the life of your brakes and tires.
  • Avoid unnecessary steering wheel movement since each sideward movement of the tire causes your total driving distance to increase by a small fraction. The less the distance you drive, the less the fuel you’ll consume. Don’t straightline corners, however – safety always comes first.
  • Accelerate slowly on gravel or slippery roads, maintain a steady speed whenever possible and avoid unnecessary braking.
  • Don’t rev the engine just before you turn it off – it’ll cost you extra fuel, and can be harmful especially in the case of turbocharged motors.
  • Take advantage of rolling resistance rather than heavy braking to help slow you down. This technique is one of the best for saving fuel – simply increase your braking distance.
  • Avoid using the air-con at lower speeds, but roll the windows up and turn it on when cruising at high speeds.

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