- Do not use the clutch too much.
- Switch the vehicle off at red light
stops.
- Drive in gear corresponding to the
speed.
- Get your vehicle serviced
regularly.
- A poorly tuned engine can increase
fuel consumption by up to 50%
- Driving at 90 kilometers an hour
rather than 100 can reduce fuel consumption by 10%
- Under inflated tires can increase
fuel consumption by 5%
- A loaded roof rack will increase
fuel consumption by as much as 5% in highway driving.
- Even an empty roof rack can
increase consumption by 1%. If the carrier is not attached to the
vehicle, remove it when not in use.
- Avoid "Jack Rabbit"
starts, not only do they increase fuel consumption, but are hard on
your tires. Anticipating stops and avoiding abrupt stops will
decrease fuel consumption and increase the life of your brakes and
tires.
- Avoid unnecessary steering wheel
movement since each sideward movement of the tire causes
fuel-consuming drag.
- Maintain a steady speed.
- Accelerate slowly on gravel or
slippery roads.
- Avoid unnecessary braking.
- Reviving the engine just before
turning off the ignition costs extra fuel and may cause engine
damage.
- Take advantage of rolling
resistance rather than heavy braking to help slow you down. This
deceleration technique is one of the best for fuel saving.
- Avoid using the air conditioner at
lower speeds.
- Changing spark plugs regularly can
save a lot.
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