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Some Effective Measures For Gas Saving |
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Written by admin
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Thursday, 10 July 2008 |
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Does the ever increasing price of fuel bothers you? Do you end up spending more on gas than you had planned every month? Sadly for all of us, fuel prices are in no hurry to go down in the near future. In fact they may never reduce, considering the ever increasing pressure on limited oil reserves and the money that the oil companies are minting out of it. Given the present scenario all of us have to do our best to save gas. Saving gas will not only minimize your expenses but also benefit the world. The best way to save gas and money is to avoid driving as much as you can. Try to go for public transport. Walking to nearby places or biking instead of driving would save time and money. Carpool is another good option that saves a lot of the world’s gas. You can also avoid driving if you live closer to where you work. Try walking as much as you can. It will do you good. When driving, make sure you are economical with gas usage. Drive at speed limit. The point at which your car shifts to high gear is the most fuel-efficient speed. Try to avoid driving in bad weather or when the barometric pressure is high as your vehicle consumes more fuel in rainy, windy or humid weather, to keep going. Avoid heavy traffic routes while driving. When you drive slowly, brake and accelerate too often then your vehicle consumes more gas. Do not place unnecessary weight in your vehicle.
Do not unnecessarily use the brakes or "ride" on your brakes. Avoid tailgating as you tend to press the brakes more often when you tailgate. Pressing the brakes too often slows down forward movement, converts it into heat energy and negatively affects the service life of your brakes. Also remember to accelerate slowly to save gas. Driving smoothly reduces fuel consumption. When you park your car, do it in the first stop that you find. Looking for good parking places can burn a lot of extra fuel. Change your oil and air filter regularly or as required. Dirty air filters consume more fuel. Make sure that the air in your tires is always at proper pressure to improve fuel efficiency. Always take good care of your cars engine. Get the plugs, wires and coils replaced whenever required. Keep your vehicle tuned up. Your manufacturer will tell you how often to get your vehicle tuned up. If you use synthetic fuel in your car you can save up to five percent on fuel consumption. If you use synthetic oil fewer oil changes are needed. When you choose your fuel brand, be careful about what you go for. Different engines may respond differently to the same fuel. So make sure you know which fuel suits your engine the best. Keep note of your fuel expenses. This will help you determine when your vehicle needs servicing. Plan ahead and reduce the number of times you drive. Walking or bicycling for short distances is not a bad idea at all.
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