6 Tips to Get Better Gas Mileage
In the last couple of years, gas prices have soared over the roof. Unfortunately, they continue to increase with every passing year to everyone’s disappointment. However, it has also not restricted car owners to use their vehicles. Despite soaring gas prices, many people prefer to take their vehicle to work or for grocery shopping, even if it is just a block away. Therefore, getting better mileage is what everyone’s looking for these days.
There is no harm in saving money, wherever you can. Saving money on gas would be the biggest priority of car owners today. Here are some tips that can help you improve your fuel economy: –
- Follow Driving Rules: Speeding or sudden braking due to speeding is the main cause of increased gas mileage, not to forget, it also is the reason for causing the maximum number of accidents on the road. Driving rashly can also reduce the life of your vehicle. Therefore, always drive at the optimum speed to maintain safety and gas mileage.
- Don’t Overweigh your Car: When going on long trips, families often take loads of luggage. Your car would require extra effort to carry all the weight leading to burning more fuel. Therefore, loosen up your car by ditching all the unnecessary load to have a better fuel economy.
- Maintain Your Car Regularly: Like other things in your life, even your car requires regular maintenance. A well-maintained car will always have better mileage. So, make sure, on those trips, to stop at vehicle shops for regular maintenance before you leave to save money on fuel.
- Avoid Air Conditioners When Possible: We mostly don’t turn off the car air-conditioners while driving, even if the weather outside is normal. Use air-conditioners only when required. Roll down the windows as much as you can and enjoy the fresh air outside. Also, don’t idle your car. We mostly keep the car running while waiting to clear a red light or waiting for someone. Keeping your engines on in the idle state can burn high levels of fuels than normal. Shut off your engine when not moving, it will allow it to cool down and save gas.
- Encourage Other traveling Methods: If possible, use other methods of traveling like taking a bus or train or encourage carpool, if you have some of your colleagues coming from the same route. This will help you save huge loads of money on traveling as well as gas mileage since you won’t be taking your car frequently.
- Drive According to Weather Conditions: During cold weather, your car is susceptible to burn more fuel because it requires extra effort to start the engine and if your car is not maintained properly, it would take additional effort to move. Therefore, it is recommended to turn on the engine 30 seconds before driving. It will help in heating up faster. During summer weather, heating your engine is not a problem, but other potential problems can lead to fuel consumption. So, make sure to roll down the windows for a minute or two before turning on the AC. Always park in a shadier place to avoid the car from overheating and reducing the workload on your air conditioner.
These are some common tips that should be followed to maintain your fuel economy.
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