Reduce Fuel Consumption

Gas prices keep skyrocketing. But there are a lot a motorist can do to reduce fuel consumption. There are many measures of easy maintenance and low cost that can be taken to add miles to every gallon and save money.

Millions of consumers wasting money every day because of dirty oil, worn spark plugs, faulty thermostats, loose gas caps, underinflated tires, malfunctioning engine controls, wheel alignment poor, dirty air filters, and so on. These problems are simple and easy to maintain, yet they are the main causes of wasted fuel.

As they say, “a point in time saves thousands. “With proper maintenance you can do a lot of fuel. Avoid gas vaporization by ensuring that your vehicle’s gas cap is not damaged, loose or missing. Your tires should be inflated, otherwise it can cost you a few miles per gallon. Replace your regular light up candles and wasted fuel. Replace clogged air filters and improve gas mileage by as much as 10 percent.

Driving habits are another important factor in poor fuel economy. Bad habits are exceeding the speed limits, aggressive driving, excessive idling, carrying heavy objects in a vehicle, and the list continues.

Driving fast in low gears can consume up to 45% more fuel than necessary. When traveling at highway speeds keep windows closed. Open windows reduce your mileage by 10%. You should gradually lead. Sudden changes in speed wastes fuel.

A quantity of fuel can be wasted by prolonged warming up of engine. You do not need to warm the engine for more than 45 seconds even on cold mornings. Starting and stopping your engine needlessly another no-no. Avoid the speed of the engine, especially just before it is disabled.

You should also buy your gasoline carefully. Choose quality brands greater economy. Buy your gasoline during the coolest times of the day. And never fill your gas tank up. The gas can then be erased and the tank.

Other fuel saving habits include avoiding rough roads, with straight roads, regularly developed, control of suspension components and chassis for misalignment, and removing snow tires during the season of good weather.