I am sure most people especially those who are paying for their own fuel gets really heart ache when seeing their fuel bar dropped like nobody's business.
Here are some very good tips on improving your vehicle's fuel economy. With increasing fuel prices it is becoming more and more prudent to use them.
1. Use your gears wisely.
Driving in the highest gear possible without labouring the engine is a fuel-efficient way of driving. A vehicle travelling at 60kmph in third gear uses 25 percent more fuel than at the same speed in fifth gear.
2. Drive smoothly
Avoid accelerating and then braking! By applying light throttle and avoiding heavy braking, you can reduce both fuel consumption and wear and tear.
3. Switch off your engine
a) Switching your engine off for short periods of time can actually increase fuel consumption, as it requires more fuel to get the engine started.
b) If you are stopped for more than a few minutes then your car will simply burn less fuel with the engine stopped.
4. Drive off promptly to prevent wasting fuel
Don't leave your engine running when you first start up. Drive off straight away if you can, but drive gently until the engine has reached its normal operating temperature. It does mean your engine is switched on for less time.
5. Tyre effect fuel efficiency
It is estimated that about 50% of tyres on the road are under inflated. Aside from increasing the rate of wear, this wastes fuel and decreased your fuel efficiency. Check your tyre pressures every fortnight.
6. Car Windows
Driving with your windows open drastically reduces your fuel efficiency, far more so than putting the air conditioning on when motorway driving. Of course the air conditioning decreases fuel efficiency too, so try not to over use it.
7. Lighten your load
Think carefully about what you need on a journey. if you do not need something, do not pack it. Remove roof racks if not needed. The lighter the load, the lower the fuel consumption, and emissions, and the higher the fuel efficiency.
Last but not least, service your car according to time/mileage that helps to maintain and ensure your car always in good condition. Cheers!
1. Use your gears wisely.
Driving in the highest gear possible without labouring the engine is a fuel-efficient way of driving. A vehicle travelling at 60kmph in third gear uses 25 percent more fuel than at the same speed in fifth gear.
2. Drive smoothly
Avoid accelerating and then braking! By applying light throttle and avoiding heavy braking, you can reduce both fuel consumption and wear and tear.
3. Switch off your engine
a) Switching your engine off for short periods of time can actually increase fuel consumption, as it requires more fuel to get the engine started.
b) If you are stopped for more than a few minutes then your car will simply burn less fuel with the engine stopped.
4. Drive off promptly to prevent wasting fuel
Don't leave your engine running when you first start up. Drive off straight away if you can, but drive gently until the engine has reached its normal operating temperature. It does mean your engine is switched on for less time.
5. Tyre effect fuel efficiency
It is estimated that about 50% of tyres on the road are under inflated. Aside from increasing the rate of wear, this wastes fuel and decreased your fuel efficiency. Check your tyre pressures every fortnight.
6. Car Windows
Driving with your windows open drastically reduces your fuel efficiency, far more so than putting the air conditioning on when motorway driving. Of course the air conditioning decreases fuel efficiency too, so try not to over use it.
7. Lighten your load
Think carefully about what you need on a journey. if you do not need something, do not pack it. Remove roof racks if not needed. The lighter the load, the lower the fuel consumption, and emissions, and the higher the fuel efficiency.
Last but not least, service your car according to time/mileage that helps to maintain and ensure your car always in good condition. Cheers!
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6 comments:
I open a bit of my window with the air-con off if it's not too hot, for example at night or early morning.
I've been thinking of that as well, but it is still stuffy don't you think so? I used to drive with my windows open wide at night. Haha.
well if you're driving at a low speed, i think it will be ok but you might as well just turn the air conditioner on n close ur window entirely to reduce disruption of the air flow. We're living in malaysia anyway, we simply cant live without them.
Most road cars are designed to have an optimum speed for best fuel consumption, usually at the range of 90-110 km/h. Driving too fast increases aerodynamic drag. Your car will have to rev higher at top gear and higher revs increases friction between the piston and the engine, thus giving lower fuel consumption.
Indeed, it's impossible for us to drive without air conditioner during the afternoon.
I still think the most affecting fuel consumption is accelerating and breaking. A sudden pump is always the most 'painful' time.
what is the source of this fact article?yours? BTW, thanks a lot for the info
Here's another tip:
Instead of making multiple stops to refuel small amounts, brim the tank and use it pretty much til the fuel light comes on. Most modern cars can run at least 40km once the indicator light comes on.
It also helps to refuel in colder climate (e.i. early morning or late at night). Colder temperatures mean fuel is more dense thus you get more for your money.
and yes driving too slow also burns more fuel, so optimize.
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