How to Improve your Fuel Economy?

How to Improve your Fuel Economy?

Regular maintenance is important to keep the engine in good condition which will also give you good mileage. However, there are few other things that can be done to improve your fuel economy. Here are some tips that will help your car run more miles per gallon of fuel.

Don’t Accelerate Unnecessary:

When you are behind the steering wheel, you might get excited and accelerate to go faster than others on the road. This driving habit is disastrous for fuel economy. When you drive at high speed, the engine burns more fuel. You should always drive at economical speeds 45mph-60mph and avoid going over 60mph.

Use Gravity:

You need to look ahead carefully when driving which will help you spot obstacles earlier. Instead of braking and starting over again, remove your foot off the accelerator and let your vehicle slow down naturally. This driving tip will certainly save some fuel. If you are driving downhill, use the incline/slope to build up the momentum. The momentum your car gathers can help you drive up the incline more easily with less acceleration.

Use Engine Start/Stop Button:

Whenever you feel the vehicle will be stationary for a while, stop the engine. Modern cars start within few seconds and you can easily move ahead without any delay. Starting your engine at traffic signal or when stuck in traffic jam leads to wastage of fuel. Hence, you should anticipate traffic conditions and use engine start/stop button more frequently.

Switch Off the Air Conditioning when Not Necessary:

Do you know air-conditioning system in your car burns more fuel than any luxury feature in your car? An air conditioning system increases fuel consumption by approximate 20% due to extra load on the engine. Hence, you should switch off the AC when not required.

Be Careful When Selecting Fancy Wheels:

Many people purchase fancy wheels to improve car’s look. While there is nothing wrong in it, you should be careful when selecting fancy wheels. You need to purchase strong and sturdy wheels which are lightweight too. If you purchase heavy wheels, it will increase overall weight of the vehicle that will increase fuel consumption.

Avoid High Octane Fuels:

High octane fuels are expensive and do nothing to improve fuel economy. There is a misconception that high octane fuel enhances engine performance which might not be true in your case. The truth is high octane fuel is ideal for performance cars like luxury and sports cars that have advanced high compression engine. Regular car engines do not compress air-fuel mixture in the combustion chamber of the engine. If you use high octane fuel in your regular car, a lot of fuel will get wasted as the fuel will not complete its full combustion cycle. Also, you will not receive any performance boost.

Reduce Weight:

Many times, we leave many things in the car without thinking it is increasing weight of the car. Make it a habit to remove unwanted things from car’s cabin and trunk. The reduced weight will also reduce fuel consumption.

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