The Drive that Saves Gasoline
Two-thirds of the U.S.'s total oil consumption is alloted to transportation. Mainly, it is in the form of gasoline. On an average, an individial consumes around 500 gallons gas in a year, and that is in America alone. With the fluctuating cost of fuel and the increasing environmental concerns, saving energy resources by becoming a responsible driver has become a staple. Consider these tips that can heighten your car's fuel efficiency, which in effect, can also save energy...
Proper Driving
Pack-up Light. Remove unnecessary items inside your car. Extra weight requires extra fuel.
A huge no for idling. Driving at 0 miles per hour does not necessarily mean that you aren't consuming any fuel. The mere fact that your car engine is running, already signifies that you are using gasoline. Pre-heating your engine is another form of idling. Hence, once you've hit start, drive.
If you are stuck on a long traffic, turn off your engine. This technique enables hybrid cars to save fuel. By default, hybrid cars automatically shuts down its engine at full stop. Hence, it ceases fuel consumption from idling.
Go inside the restaurant instead of doing a drive thru. Park your car and turn off the engine. Small acts can actually amount to huge savings.
Use your cruise control if your vehicle has one. Activating this feature enables you to maintain a constant speed and of course, to save on fuel.
Drive sensibly. Aggressive driving, abrupt acceleration, speeding and hard braking lower your fuel efficiency by as much as 33% in the highway and 5% in the city.
Avoid high speeds. Fuel efficiency drops when you drive more than 60 mph.
If you are driving a car with manual transmission, shift to the highest drivable gear. High gear at low speed requires less pressure on the gas pedal compared to low gear at high revolution.
Calculate your breaking distance. Avoid accelerating if you know that you are about to slow down or when you are near a full stop. Excessive breaking is an aftermath of accelerating excessively. Also, turn your air-conditioner off whenever possible. This system increases your gasoline consumption by 15%. For packing huge stuffs, use the car's trunk or the back of your car. Using your roof's rack produces drag and reduce fuel efficiency by as much as 5%. Moreover, observe the recommended tire pressure of your car's manufacturer.
If you have the budget, switch to a hybrid car. This kind of vehicle has higher fuel efficiency than the usual gasoline-engine transportations. Furthermore, they have no or almost zero carbon dioxide emission. To be able to save more fuel and contribute to the betterment of the environment, electric cars and other vehicles that use alternate resources are just the answers.
A car that is light, aerodynamic and has a small engine maximizes fuel efficiency. Hence, when you are planning to to buy a car, remember these 3 vital elements that are found in small cars, and not those gas-hungry SUVs.
Car Maintenance
Regularly clean your air filters. Clogged ones stops the air to infiltrate the cylinder which results to decreased quality of car performance and heightened fuel consumption.
Make sure that your wheels are properly aligned.
Subject your car to regular tune up, change oil and car maintenance checks to avoid fuel economy problems caused by dragging brakes, transmission problems, low transmission fluids or worn spark plug.
Another tactic is to try carpooling telecommuting or public transit, this lessens gasoline consumption and maintenance expense.
Utilize the right type of oil for you vehicle.
The practice of saving energy starts at your own home and later extends to the road. Just apply the tips that I have mentioned and experience its perks on your budget and the environment. - 2368
Proper Driving
Pack-up Light. Remove unnecessary items inside your car. Extra weight requires extra fuel.
A huge no for idling. Driving at 0 miles per hour does not necessarily mean that you aren't consuming any fuel. The mere fact that your car engine is running, already signifies that you are using gasoline. Pre-heating your engine is another form of idling. Hence, once you've hit start, drive.
If you are stuck on a long traffic, turn off your engine. This technique enables hybrid cars to save fuel. By default, hybrid cars automatically shuts down its engine at full stop. Hence, it ceases fuel consumption from idling.
Go inside the restaurant instead of doing a drive thru. Park your car and turn off the engine. Small acts can actually amount to huge savings.
Use your cruise control if your vehicle has one. Activating this feature enables you to maintain a constant speed and of course, to save on fuel.
Drive sensibly. Aggressive driving, abrupt acceleration, speeding and hard braking lower your fuel efficiency by as much as 33% in the highway and 5% in the city.
Avoid high speeds. Fuel efficiency drops when you drive more than 60 mph.
If you are driving a car with manual transmission, shift to the highest drivable gear. High gear at low speed requires less pressure on the gas pedal compared to low gear at high revolution.
Calculate your breaking distance. Avoid accelerating if you know that you are about to slow down or when you are near a full stop. Excessive breaking is an aftermath of accelerating excessively. Also, turn your air-conditioner off whenever possible. This system increases your gasoline consumption by 15%. For packing huge stuffs, use the car's trunk or the back of your car. Using your roof's rack produces drag and reduce fuel efficiency by as much as 5%. Moreover, observe the recommended tire pressure of your car's manufacturer.
If you have the budget, switch to a hybrid car. This kind of vehicle has higher fuel efficiency than the usual gasoline-engine transportations. Furthermore, they have no or almost zero carbon dioxide emission. To be able to save more fuel and contribute to the betterment of the environment, electric cars and other vehicles that use alternate resources are just the answers.
A car that is light, aerodynamic and has a small engine maximizes fuel efficiency. Hence, when you are planning to to buy a car, remember these 3 vital elements that are found in small cars, and not those gas-hungry SUVs.
Car Maintenance
Regularly clean your air filters. Clogged ones stops the air to infiltrate the cylinder which results to decreased quality of car performance and heightened fuel consumption.
Make sure that your wheels are properly aligned.
Subject your car to regular tune up, change oil and car maintenance checks to avoid fuel economy problems caused by dragging brakes, transmission problems, low transmission fluids or worn spark plug.
Another tactic is to try carpooling telecommuting or public transit, this lessens gasoline consumption and maintenance expense.
Utilize the right type of oil for you vehicle.
The practice of saving energy starts at your own home and later extends to the road. Just apply the tips that I have mentioned and experience its perks on your budget and the environment. - 2368
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