Fuel-efficient driving can save you hundreds of dollars in fuel each year, improve road safety and prevent wear on your vehicle. These are some tips to reduce the fuel consumption range. To help drivers save money filling up, together with Dixieone Towing, we’ve compiled the ultimate guide to economical and safe driving.
I really haven’t been cognitive of gas prices. It wasn’t until I filled up my husband’s Toyota Prius Hybrid that I had a moment of understanding of how people who drive gas cars feel.
Alexandra Paul
1. Gradually increase the speed.
You can save money on petrol by gently easing it onto the accelerator pedal. Accelerate your vehicle from a standstill to 20 km/h in 5 seconds to save as much gas as feasible.
2. Drive only when necessary
Use your car only when necessary; If you only need to travel a few blocks, consider walking or riding a bicycle. That will save you money at the pump, and you’ll also get a good workout out of it.
3. Make a traffic strategy.
Keep an eye out for pedestrians and other vehicles, and predict what they will do next; keeping a constant pace while using less gasoline is possible by paying close attention to the road in front of you. Use your cruise control whenever possible. Cruise control may save up to 6% in fuel use. Another piece of advice is to coast whenever possible; constantly accelerating and braking consumes gasoline and reduces your vehicle’s efficiency.
4. Proper tires inflation
If your tires were not inflated properly, your tires would generate more friction resistance with each kilometer traveled, increasing fuel consumption. Measuring your tire pressure every month is a smart way to save more fuel.
5. No extra weight should be carried.
Your vehicle will burn less fuel if it is lighter. For every 25 kilograms of weight carried, a vehicle’s fuel consumption increases by around 1%.
When not in use, remove the racks to make them more streamlined. On the highway, aerodynamic drag can increase fuel consumption by 20%.
6.Use air conditioning only when necessary.
The use of air conditioning can raise a vehicle’s fuel usage by up to 20%.
Open the windows; use the flow-through ventilation system with the windows up. Use the re-circulate option if you have air conditioning. It will have a lower impact.
7. Travel wisely:
- plan ahead; map out a route, especially if it’s a long one; monitor traffic reports; avoid accidents, road construction, and other possible snares.
- Avoid busy city routes with stoplights, crossroads, and crowds.
- Plan your route ahead of time to avoid rush hour.
Running out of gas in the middle of the road is inconvenient and perhaps hazardous, so keep a full tank in your vehicle. You, your passengers, and other road users are all at risk if you become stopped in the middle of the road. It can also do considerable damage to your car, costing you thousands of dollars in repairs.
If this occurs and you run out of fuel, contact Dixieone Towing for prompt fuel delivery. Because an empty tank necessitates immediate action, our roadside help is accessible at all times. Call 905 781 5544 and we will be there in under 10 minutes, rain or shine.
