What a should be done to save petrol and diesel
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Answer. Slow down. According to the AA, dropping from 80mph to 70mph could save you up to 25% in fuel. ... Speed bumps.
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1. Drive smoothly. Avoid sudden
acceleration and do not apply the brakes frequently. This not only
keeps the vehicle in good condition, it also helps you save fuel.
2. Rules at traffic signal.
When you are nearing a traffic signal, slow down gradually. When you
start, avoid accelerating immediately. Always switch off the engine
while waiting for the light to turn green. Waiting with the engine on
for more than a minute means more fuel consumption. Comparatively, the
engine uses lesser fuel to restart.
3. Use of air-conditioner.
Avoid using the air-conditioner whenever possible. ACs use about 10 per
cent extra fuel. You can also try switching it off after sometime and
let the fan circulate the air, especially when you are about to reach
your home or office.
4. Driving at speed. When your car
is in speed, it is better to keep the windows closed and the
air-conditioner on, open windows can affect the cars aerodynamic
efficiency.
5. Parking. Always try to park in the shade, as it will take less time to cool down the car once you start driving again.
6. Weight rules. Don't overload
you car. Travel light, the heavier your car, the more fuel it will
consume. Every 50 kg of additional load will increase fuel consumption
by 2 per cent.
7. Maintenance. You must
maintain the engine in good condition. A bad engine can cut the car's
mileage by as much as 20 per cent. The spark plugs must be checked
regulary. The engine oil should be checked and used according to the
car manual specifications. Make sure air filters are clean.
Regular maintenance and servicing
your car is very essential. Always keep you vehicle clean. A clean car
offers less wind resistance.
8. Lubricants. Change the lubricant
at regular intervals. Use only branded oil recommended by the
manufacturer. It is also advisable to use an engine flush before
changing the oil to remove dirt in the engine.
9. Handbrake. It is always better to use the handbrake than the clutch and accelerator when you want to halt for a little while.
10. Clutch. Avoid driving with
your foot on the clutch, it leads to more fuel consumption. Use the
clutch carefully only when changing gears.
11. Tyres. Always ensure the tyres have the right amount of pressure. A good inflated tyre makes your drive smooth, safe and efficient.
12. Gears. You also have to be very
careful about changing gears. A higher gear at low speed and vice versa
will lead to loss of more fuel. You must shift gears carefully and
according to the desired speed. This will cause less strain on your
engine.
13. Getting started. When
starting the engine, just give about 30 seconds to warm it up. It warms
up faster on the road. Don't accelerate before the engine has warmed
up. This also results in loss of fuel.
14. Planning. Plan your routes
very carefully. Sometimes taking a longer route helps as you may be
caught in a traffic jam in the shorter route. Also plan your trip in
such a manner that you can get several things done in one trip.
15. Public transport or car pooling?
Try travelling by public transport at least once or twice a week to
office. It helps in reducing traffic snarls and will be a good change
for you as well. The other alternative is carpooling if you have to
travel long distances. In a city like Mumbai, carpooling services can
be availed by just sending an SMS.
Avoid travelling to holiday destinations by car.
16. Exercise your legs. Don't
take your car to nearby places. It always uses more fuel on short
distances. Once in a while forget about your car and walk down the road
to the grocery store or the nearby park. Walking is good for your
health as well!
17. LPG/CNG. If you still find
the petrol bills too high, you can switch to cheaper and cleaner fuels
like the LPG/CNG. These will help you cut your fuel costs by 30-40 per
cent. They also emit lower levels of polluting gases.