There are a lot of things that effect our fuel consumption. Since there are oil crisis globally, and the price was rocketing thus increasing our expenses on fuel. Automotive company was actively producing more fuel efficient car (e.g. electric power car, alternative fuel and small cc engine)
The simples’ way to decrease our fuel consumption is to change our driving habit. Below are 7 ways that should be taking into consideration to increase fuel mileage
- Obey the speed limit
When you drive faster and faster, there will be more wind resistance blocking your way. This translates to needing more power to move your vehicle. More power means more energy needed and you burn more fuel.
One more thing to keep in mind is to keep your speed steady as accelerating uses more fuel. If your car has cruise control, using it might help to stabilize your speed and save fuel.
- Plan your journey
Always plan your journey before you start your car. Take the shortest distance and use highway when possible. Go to work early to avoid traffic jammed. Accelerating and braking journey use more fuel. Complete your errands in one trip.
- Accelerate before reaching hills
Accelerate before reaching hills, not while you are on them. The idea is to create enough inertia so that your car can climb hills without much effort.
- Maintain your car properly
Maintaining your car properly will make sure that your car will run in its optimum conditions. Check your tire pressure often because under-inflation can cause drag. Bend wheel and misalignment also contribute to waste of fuel especially during high speed. Replace your air filter and spark plug as recommended by your car manufacturer.
- Don’t roll down your windows during high speed
Open windows will create air drag that reduce your fuel mileage by 10 percent. Your cars will loss aerodynamic efficiency especially during high speed. It like you attached a sail on top of your car.
- Run your car’s air conditioner less
Air conditions will make your car burn fuel more than without it. Try to minimize using the air condition but don’t fall into common trap and roll down your windows especially during high speed.
- Make your car lighter
Remove unnecessary weight from your trunk and inside your car such as old newspaper, empty mineral water bottles and trash. Carrying around this unwanted item will affect your fuel mileage.