With the cost of gas ever rising you will want to know how to get the most out of the gas you put into your car, so with this in mind check out these tips on saving fuel.
While it can be tempting to skip your cars service at intervals you could lose money in the long run. Fuel economy can affect your car by around 8% when it comes to used motor oil, clogged air filters and an engine that hasn’t been maintained.
Make sure that your tires are inflated correctly and keep checking the tire pressure. If you run around on tires that are not inflated correctly you will use more fuel. so keep a check on them and make sure that you always use the correct pressure.
You can improve fuel efficiency by making sure that your car is as aerodynamic as possible. So if you are not using roof cargo boxes or the roof rack, take it off and store it. If you are travelling more than 30mph these can affect the aerodynamic drag.
Don’t carry things in the boot that you don’t need as this means that you are burning more fuel than you need to. Keep just the necessary items in the your car to save on the amount of times you have to top up the gas tank.
Don’t drive with the windows open as this can cause drag inside the car. Roll up the windows and switch on the air-con low. In the long run its cheaper than having the windows open and using more fuel.
Improve the way you drive. Don’t keep stomping on the accelerator and brakes as this can affect fuel efficiency. Use the brakes gently, don’t stomp on them.
You should aim to drive steady. For instance if you are driving on the motorway and the speed limit is 75mph, keep to a steady 65mph in the first lane.
Try not to shift gears lower down in the rev range. You can try to swap cogs if you have diesel at around 2,300rpm and the same applies to petrol cars at around 3,000rpm.
