Getting more fuel economy from your vehicle is a good idea in more ways than one. In the first instance, the majority of people these days (well, certainly the ones I know) have to try and save money any way they can. From clipping coupons to growing your own vegetables there are many ways to save a little of your hard earned cash… and what better way than to make sure you get more miles for each drop of gas you put into the tank?
Okay, I did say that it’s a good idea in more ways than one . . . as well as saving the pennies in your pocket, maximizing the fuel economy of your vehicle can help to reduce the harmful emissions released into the atmosphere which are devastating the planet, and help to preserve what precious reserves of fossil fuels the earth has left for just a little while longer.
So how can you do it? Well, these tips will work for all types of car, from the largest, thirstiest trucks to the smallest of cars which are perfect for nipping around the town.
Here’s what you should do:
• Tire pressures – have a look in the manual for the recommended fuel pressures for your particular motor and make regular checks to make sure that your tires are at the recommended pressure. This can help to keep you safer, help your tires to last longer and make sure that your car is running at maximum fuel efficiency . . . just as long as you do a few other things as well.
• Get rid of unnecessary weight – the more stuff your poor engine has to carry around everywhere the harder it needs to work and the harder it works the more fuel it will drink… it really is quite a simple equation. According to experts your fuel economy is reduced by around 2% for every 100 pounds in weight your car has to carry around. That’s another good reason why you should look out your old gym membership but leave your golf clubs at home until you are actually going to need them.
• Be a careful driver – it doesn’t necessarily mean driving slowly, but you should drive carefully in order to get as far as you can with the fuel in your tank. Fast acceleration, hard braking and speeding will all increase your fuel consumption. The majority of cars drive at their most fuel efficient speed around 60 mph so for every mph you go faster than that you are burning up more fuel than you really need to.
• Be a car pooler – one great way to use less fuel in your car is to use your car less. Why not car pool with people in your neighborhood who are driving in the same direction at the same time of day. This is helpful for everybody concerned and can help all to save money.
• Buy a bicycle… or walk… or take the bus – these might sound like rather drastic measures but some people do tend to hop into their cars these days when they really don’t need to. Just imagine, if twenty people hopped onto the bus to go to work instead of driving themselves it will save twenty journeys worth of fuel in each direction. That’s got to be a good idea don’t you think?
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