Save Fuel and Cash with These Tips
Posted on May 13, 2008
Filed Under Automotive |
With rising petrol prices and other expenses, running a car can be a huge burden to your wallet. Take heart, there are some things you can do to to make your vehicle more fuel efficient.
1. Service your car regularly. This can have a tremendous effect on your fuel efficiency. In fact, a poor tuned vehicle can burn as much as 30% more petrol.
2. Cars don’t need ‘warming up’ any more, so only idle the engine at times when it’s needed. Waiting outside a friend’s house to pick them up isn’t one of those times.
3. Sticking to the speed limit can also mean a considerable saving in fuel. A speed reduction of 20mph can save upto 15%. Try to drive the car smoothly and use cruise control whenever possible.
4. Keeping your car tyres at the correct pressures can help make good fuel saving. Be sure to get them balanced and aligned also, as this can not only save petrol but make your vehicle handle better.
5. Avoid multiple trips if possible, by doing all of your errands together. Try to avoid peak travel times when traffic is high so that your car engine isn’t left idleing too long.
6. A really great way of cutting fuel consumption is to car pool. Sharing your vehicle on trips to work with collegues means that many car can be left at home. You can take it in turns to drive.
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