6 simple ways to significantly reduce the cost of gasoline

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In the conditions of constantly growing prices for gasoline, we often wonder how it is possible to reduce this expenditure. Many jokingly say that the only way to save on gasoline is to walk.

We are in the Website has collected the secrets of experienced drivers who will help you to avoid wasting fuel.

Follow the serviceability of the car





Maintained vehicle is the key to successful saving. And the fight for fuel economy is impossible without constant and regular monitoring of effective mechanisms of the car.

• Check the air and fuel filters. Dirty filters increase fuel consumption by 4 %.
• Use only for the car's recommended oil brand and pay attention to energy saving oil. Saving fuel up to 2 %.
• Maintain optimal tire pressure. Flat tire isn't just a waste of gasoline but also decrease the life of the tyre. Therefore, at least 1 time a month, check the tire pressure with a special pressure gauge or pressure sensor which is integrated in the car pumps. So you can save up to 3 %.

Do not overload the machine things





According to the laws of physics, the weight of the vehicle directly affects fuel consumption. The lighter the car, the less gasoline when accelerating.

Do not turn your car in storage or a landfill. Reset the extra weight will throw away from the cabin and trunk of all unnecessary things. The tuning machines, such as wide wheels, also increases the weight of the car.

100 kg of extra weight increases fuel consumption by 0.4 liters per 100 km.



Don't forget the smoothness





Driving style is another factor affecting fuel consumption. When the style of driving that implies sudden acceleration and sudden braking, the fuel consumption increases up to 30% on highway and 40 % city.

Traffic jams are wasting not only our time and nerves, but also fuel, so if possible, plan your route adjusted for congestion.



Watch for speed





Moderate speed of movement of the car allows you to achieve significant savings in fuel consumption. It also employs the laws of physics: increasing the speed of the car increases aerodynamic drag coefficient of the body counter air. On most vehicles, fuel consumption increases at speeds above 80 km/h So, speed of 96 km/h fuel consumption is increased already by 14 %. Observance of the speed limit will save up to 17.5 %.



Use less air conditioning





Hot weather can actually increase fuel economy — the engine heats up faster to the desired temperature, warm air causes less aerodynamic drag. But fuel consumption for air conditioning could increase to 25 %. To reduce costs, we recommend the following:

• Open the Windows at low speeds, on high turn the air conditioner since open Windows at high speed reduces the aerodynamics, and it is again unnecessary fuel consumption.
• Turn the air conditioner after the start of the match, before briefly opening a window so you quickly cool the car.

Consider the optimal engine warm-up time





Cold portasystemic increases fuel consumption. At a temperature of -25 °C the rate increases to 12 %, with short trips less than 6 km to 22 %. Most manufacturers of modern cars recommend to start within 30 seconds after the start of the engine, not warm the engine at idle so the engine warms up faster.

Just think, the average car with 3-litre engine for 10 minutes at idle spends 300 ml.

• One HUNDRED workers suggest at low temperatures allow the engine 3 to 5 minutes, then start driving at low rpm to 2,000 until the engine reaches operating temperature.

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