 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
 |  |  |  | ||||
| By N2H | |||||||
Recent Articles
- Home
- Trabant Tuning
- Mercedes Benz S 600 Guard Technical Specifications
- Renault
- Tuned Autos @ tunedautos.com
- Car Alarms - A quick blurb
- Car Roof Racks
- Car Seat Heater Kit
- What is a heater core?
- How to Make a Survival Car Heater
- Is your car heater blowing out cold air?
- How to Maintain Your Car Heater
- Tips on Buying a Portable Car Heater
- How To Repair Your Car Heater
- How A Car Heater Works
- Nissan 350Z Tuning
- Honda Prelude Tuning
- Honda S2000 Tuning
- Honda CRX Tuning
- Nissan Almera Tuning
- Honda Civic Tuning
- Nissan Micra Tuning
- Nissan Primera Tuning
- Nissan Skyline Tuning
- Nissan Sentra Tuning
- Nissan Tuning
- Honda Tuning
- Honda Accord Tuning
- Mercedes Benz ML63 AMG Technical Specifications
- Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR Technical Specifications
- Smart
Archives
- June 2009
- May 2009
- April 2009
- March 2009
- February 2009
- January 2009
- December 2008
- November 2008
- October 2008
- September 2008
- August 2008
- July 2008
- June 2008
- May 2008
- April 2008
- March 2008
- February 2008
- January 2008
- December 2007
- November 2007
- October 2007
- September 2007
- August 2007
- July 2007
- June 2007
- May 2007
- April 2007
- March 2007
- February 2007
- January 2007
- December 2006
Fuel Economy
With today’s sky high gas prices, drivers are more and more interested in ways on achieving better fuel economy. It should be noted that the average driver can save lots of fuel just by making a few changes to the way they drive and maintain their vehicle. Here are just some of the more popular methods to achieve better fuel economy.
Maintain Your Vehicle
Maintaining your vehicle is an obvious way to save on fuel economy, however most drivers dismiss basic steps to maintain their vehicle properly so that it performs efficiently. Some of the ways you can maintain your vehicle is to make sure that the engine is tuned up correctly. This includes having properly working spark plugs, the timing belt set correctly, air and gas filters are clean and that generally speaking your vehicle is in good or great shape. A worn engine can reduce fuel economy significantly. With proper maintenance, many drivers see an increase of fuel economy of 5% to 10%.
Properly Inflate Tires
Another important way to increase fuel economy is to make sure your tires are properly inflated. Tires that are low in air can cause your vehicle to drag and lose precious fuel economy. Since each vehicle has a specific tire inflation rate, it is important to check your vehicle’s manual or the white sticker on the side panel of the driver’s side door.
Minimize Weight You Carry
Another way to save on fuel economy is to lessen your vehicle’s overall weight. If you have lots of cargo in the trunk, remove it (however always keep your spare and jack in the vehicle). Carrying less weight will mean your car has to work less and use less fuel to move it.
Drive at Ideal Speeds
Most passenger vehicles are made to drive between the speeds of 55mph and 65mph for maximum fuel efficiency. If you travel on the highway keep at these speeds to maximize fuel economy. By driving 65mph or faster you can waste up to 20% more in gas. In addition, if you have a manual transmission stay in the range of 2000 RPM and 75% of full throttle for maximum fuel economy.
Avoid Stop & Go Driving
It takes more fuel to accelerate from zero, so try to avoid stop and go traffic. Drive at times when less people are on the road making it easier for you to drive at a constant speed.
Related Posts:
|
One Response to “Fuel Economy”
Leave a Reply
Tags
Random Articles
- Ford Mondeo 4dr saloon 1.8 TDCi Zetec Technical Specifications
- Skoda Fabia 5dr hatchback 1.4 TDI PD 80 2 Technical Specifications
- Corvette ZR1 2dr coupe 6.2 V8 Technical Specifications
- Audi A3 5dr sportback 1.4 TFSI S Line Technical Specifications
- Acura
- Vauxhall Astra 3dr sport hatch 1.9 CDTi 150 Design Technical Specifications
- Caterham Seven 2dr open 1.4 K-Series 105 6sp Technical Specifications
- Citroen C3 5dr hatchback 1.4i 8v Rhythm Technical Specifications
- Bentley Mulsanne Technical Specifications
- Jaguar XJ Series 4dr saloon 4.2 V8 Soveriegn LWB Technical Specifications
July 21st, 2008 at 9:39 pm
[...] Don’t Haul Unnecessary Loads Many trucks are made for hauling, however many truck owners keep unnecessary weight on their vehicle that they don’t need. Keep your truck’s load as light as possible and you will save a lot when it comes to fuel economy. [...]