Fuel Saving - 15 Top Tips

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While it is great news that the petrol prices are coming down slowly, it is also prudent to maintain, to use, and to drive your car in such a way that you can improve mileage further. Here are the top 15 tips as recommended by experts:

 1. Fuel-efficient vehicle: For a start purchase a fuel-efficient vehicle especially a small car with a manual transmission. 

 2. Extra weight: Remove unnecessary items in your car. Extra weight means extra petrol consumption. 

 3. Close the windows: Closed windows will reduce drag and improve fuel economy. 

 4. Fuel tank level: Pump petrol as soon as it is one-quarter empty. The later you pump means extra work on the car’s systems.

 5. Tire pressure: Maintain the tire pressure at an optimum level for better fuel savings. 

 6. Wheels: Use normal-sized wheels instead of wide wheels as more friction will greatly reduce fuel efficiency. 

 7. Regular maintenance: Your maintenance should include changing of engine oil. Remember to check spark plugs, fuel filter, and air filter. 

 8. Air-conditioning: Turn off the air-conditioner whenever possible for fuel savings. 

 9. Pump petrol: Do refill early in the morning or late in the evening because gasoline is densest under the coolest time of the day. 

 10. Driving style: Drive smoothly. Do not brake or accelerate hard. Always use higher gears. 

 11. Waiting: Turn off the engine when you know it is going to take a while. 

12. Check alignment: When your alignment is in order you will improve engine drag and in turn improve gas mileage with better performance 

 13. Avoid high speed: As you increase your speed your aerodynamic drag also increases thereby increase fuel consumption. 

 14. Cruise control: Over a long-distance a constant speed often saves gas. 

 15. Avoid short journeys: Cold cars consume more petrol. You save a considerable amount by walking for short distances.

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