Seven Important Tips For Fuel Efficiency

For one minute, fuel prices are stable; the next, they’re soaring.  Because of this, many people opt to get a hybrid car, one which uses more than one method of propulsion, combining petrol or a diesel engine with an electric motor.  However, most drivers still use vehicles that rely fully on petrol or diesel as fuel.   Here are some tips for more efficient fuel consumption.

Minimize car use.  On short trips, it’s better to walk or carpool to save on fuel.  This can also benefit the environment as a car’s catalytic converter (the exhaust emission control device) does not operate properly until it’s warmed up. 

Avoid the rush hour.  To avoid getting stuck in traffic jam for hours, either go to work an hour earlier than the usual morning commute or leave the office later than everybody else.

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Don’t floor it.  Hitting the pedal to the metal can wastes gas, as the harder one accelerates, the more fuel is wasted.  Step on the gas pedal gently and take about 5 seconds before accelerating the car up to 15mph from a stop.

Drive steadily.  Spurts of acceleration and dips in speed can increase one’s fuel consumption by up to 20 percent.  When driving on a highway, use cruise control.

Leave behind unnecessary weight.  A car needs more fuel to drive around with more weight.  Avoid carrying unnecessary stuff in a car’s trunk to drive efficiently.

Turn the air-condition off.  During windy and pleasant days, it’s better to keep the windows down.  Using the air-conditioning unit whole year round can be costly.

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Check car tires.  Make sure to pump the tires to the highest pressure recommended by the manufacturer and keep wheels properly aligned to reduce fuel consumption, improve handling, and extend tire life.

Jeff Lupient, the president and CEO of the Lupient Automotive Group in Minnesota, has worked every job in the automotive retail business as early as his mid-teens. For more articles like this, visit this blog.