Do you know, driving aggressively can decrease gas mileage of your car by 33% at highway speeds? It can also do the same within and around town by 5%! So, drive sensibly. It is not only safer for you, but also others. Here are some tips on how you may save more than gas money.
Observe the speed limit of your car
It is not only observing the optimal fuel economy at a different speed, but also making it safer for you.
Remove excess weight on your car
Any extra 100 pounds in your car could reduce its MPG by up to 2%.
Don’t idle your car excessively
Compared to smaller engine cars, the vehicles with the larger ones waste more gas when idle.
Prefer using cruise control on highways
Doing this will help maintain a constant speed, which will eventually lead to gas saving.
Prefer using over-drive gear
Using the overdrive gear will help reduce the speed of your car and this not only saves gas, but also reduces engine wear.
Keep the car’s engine tuned
If your car has gone out of tune or has failed an emissions test, just fix it. It is by an average of 4 percent that your car can increase in its gas mileage!
Check and replace the air filters regularly
Improve the gas mileage of your car by replacing its air filter, which has grown old or is clogged.
Keep your car’s tyres inflated properly
Keep the tyres of your car inflated to the proper pressure. It can increase its gas mileage by around 3.3%.
Use motor oil of recommended grade
If the manufacturer of your car has recommended a grade of motor oil, then just use it. It can help increase your car’s gas mileage by 1-2 percent.
Via: wsbtv
