Tips about fuel consumption

The way to reduce fuel consumption


High fuel prices and the decline of world oil reserves to make auto industry and car communities more aware of the importance of saving fuel. So now many car maker that makes fuel-efficient cars like the green-car or hybrid car. And as drivers who using a car for daily use, we can also reduce fuel consumption and maintenance cost by doing some tips and tricks below:

Fuel Gauge on Cars

Fuel Gauge on Cars

- Maintain tire pressure is always proper and in accordance with standard of car factory. Less of air pressure could be making thread of tire become “worn out” and increase fuel consumption.

- Never load over capacity. Overloaded could be making engines have to work extra and consumed more fuel.

- Slowly acceleration. Be patient and do not accelerator pedal kick-down if not need. Since engines need more fuel consumption when accelerate, even suddenly accelerate.

- Never run engine with idle speed so long. If you should be wait for long time, in the hotel or house for instance, it is better if cut off the engine to reduce fuel consumption.

- Use proper gearshift. By using a proper gearshift we making engines work is lighter and more efficient fuel consumption. It’s mean, we should be using low gear (2nd gear or 1st gear) or if we climb down the hill. Or if we are speeding on the highway, you should use 4th gear or overdrive.

- Do not stop and hit the brakes suddenly. Keep your distance from vehicles in front to avoid sudden brakes. With the distance and not braking suddenly, in addition to preventing accidents can also save wear and tear of brake shoe.

- Put your left-foot on the foot-rest (if available). Do not ever put your feet on clutch-pedal as you drive along since it’s making wear on the clutch components, more heating, fuel consumption and inefficiency.

- Avoid the traffic jams. If possible, avoid the traffic and find an alternative way that can make travel more quickly and simply. Use Car GPS if needed.

- Check and adjust wheel alignment. The wrong of wheel alignment may to make a car tire wear, giving an extra burden on the engine, and of course makes inefficiency fuels.

- Maintain and service your car regularly. Call and ask your respective car dealer. With care and keep the car fixed prime, then we can save the waste of fuel and spare part replacement cost becomes lighter.

Try these tips and tricks to reduce fuel consumption and maintenance cost and see the result how much money you save!

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