Ten Ways to Make Your Car More Fuel Efficient

Gas has become an essential product for our daily day to day life, but since lately its prices have been increasing slowly, from about $2.00 to $4.00 respectively with no chances of it dropping. Most find it a challenge to maintain the pace and being smart to be able to save on fuel cost, but luckily there are a few tricks you can use to make it friendlier to your pockets.

 

Maintenance

Various people do not realize that the better the engine performance, the lower the fuel consumption. Also ensuring the tires as properly inflated helps as this reduces the friction which is act as a major contributor to fuel consumption. The more a car is better tuned, the less it uses gas offering better mileage.

 

Brake Utilization

Some people do not realize that the more uses the brakes every time, the faster they consume fuel. If you love speed, know the faster you go, the higher the drag is which contribute majorly to fuel consumption. Driving at the speed limit and avoiding unnecessary sudden braking more than usual will automatically reduce consumption meaning more mileage and more money in your pocket.

 

Unnecessary Accessories or Baggage

The heavier the car, the more the chances of high fuel consumption. It is satisfying to check and remove things that you don’t need for your trip.

 

Choose the Best Route

This is most critical especially if you are on low fuel. Avoiding routes with multiple traffic stops sighs or speed bumps may also be advantageous.

 

Avoid Gas Stations near the Highway

Some may not notice this, but the 1st station one sees at the highway after a long distant drive tends to be more expensive than others front ahead. The best advice is either fuel at your near state or gets gas in advance if possible.

 

Buy a Fuel Efficient Car

Unlike old cars, modern cars tend to use less fuel like hybrid cars which are becoming prevalent in this generation.

 

Plan your Trips Ahead

By doing this, you know where the most important stops are, the number of stations there are in that area and which are more pocket-friendly than others, which routes are way better and shorter. This helps prevent unwanted stops, reduces drive time and saves on fuel.

 

Turn Off the Engine

When waiting for someone or something to turn up, it’s better to turn off the engine than leaving the engine idle running as this is the major contributor to the fuel consumption particularly if the car has an automatic transmission.

 

Wind Resistance

When windows are open, they tend to increase drag resulting in more fuel consumption. For this reason, it’s better to close all windows when driving especially at high speeds. Luggage carriers also add largely to this drag, so it’s better to avoid or even better to do away with them.

 

Drive Less

Consider walking instead of driving for nearby pick-ups, or use others means like for example riding a bicycle. These are some of the few examples but not all that one can practice and it will surely make a significant change to better your pocket and your car.