Speed and Style of Driving
Forget about dynamic driving or high-speed maneuvering. In this case, you sacrifice time and emotions for the sake of money.
Switch transmission in time. When you drive either with too high or too low engine turns you will get over expenditure of fuel anytime. So don’t drive too fast or too slow. As you speed up, choose the speed that makes your engine turn in coincidence with maximum torque.
In a constant speed mode the optimal engine performance will range from 2000 to 3000 turns for petrol engines and from 1800 to 2700 for diesel oil engines. The best speed for you is 50-60 mph.
Stick to one and the same speed while on the road. Try to avoid unnecessary braking and acceleration. Keep in mind that it is more efficient to maintain the kinetic energy accumulated by the vehicle than to speed up every time. Be attentive to “his majesty” accelerator. It is careful handling of a gas pedal that would help you save precious fuel. Get rid of frequent manipulations to avoid over feeding your engine with petrol.
Tires
The lower rolling resistance your tires feature, the lower would be your vehicle’s “appetite.” Studded tires are the most awful in this respect.
Don’t be lazy to check air pressure in your tire more frequently. The pressure mustn’t be lower than that recommended by the manufacturer. You’d better trust a manometer and not rely only on your eyes and boots. You’ll manage to save fuel if you raise pressure up to the level that lies in between recommended and maximum permissible. This range can be found on the tire sidewall. But be aware of the fact, that such manipulations will cause degradation in handling and the running of your vehicle won’t be that smooth anymore.
Electric Equipment
Air-conditioner, powerful hi-fi, seat heating, additional lighting enhances comfort yet at the same time they increase fuel consumption. On average, every kilowatt consumed by additional electric equipment results in an extra liter of fuel per hour. But don’t be too thrifty and never violate road laws driving without dim light or neglecting blinkers.
 Aerodynamics
It is aerodynamics that appears to be one of the most important and influential factors of your vehicle’s fuel consumption during high-speed driving. In this case you will no longer benefit from open windows and skylights, roof trunk and especially from non-standard body elements like fly swatters or anti-wings.
 Route
Work out the most optimal route for your everyday commuting. It might not be the shortest one but you should try to avoid traffic jams since there you consume most fuel. Another problem is the streets with traffic lights at every possible corner. So you if choose between driving through the city center or using a bypass you’d better decide for the latter even if it would be much longer.
Car Weight
Don’t overload your vehicle without necessity. Examine carefully all the things you keep in your trunk to be on the safe side and decide which will you definitely need and which is not of the highest importance. Rake out all the unnecessary rubbish.
 The State of Your Car and the Quality of the Fuel
Vehicles that have already run up long distances must be kept in order including compression in cylinders, power supply and ignition units, running gear bearings and brake shoes. Various power-saving engine and gearbox oils will also help reduce your vehicle’s appetite. It’s common knowledge that both high-quality oils and fuel itself are great for fuel-saving as well as “healthy” for your vehicle. So don’t seek for lower prices and choose reputable filling stations.
Public Transport
At last, you can completely forget about fuel issues from time to time by using public transport.
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