In fact, fuel consumption will be affected by many factors, such as road conditions, traffic jams, car maintenance, and so on. Of course, drivers’ attitudes and skills also play a part.
Some data show that different people have different driving habits, and the level of fuel consumption will vary by 8-12%. Here are some of the ways you can save gas.
- Maintaining your car regularly
Maintaining your car regularly such as changing the oil, servicing the engine, to keep it in the best condition can save about 10% on petrol and reduce emissions. Also, make sure the tire pressure is normal. For example, under-inflated tires will increase fuel consumption.
- Turn off the engine after parking
Turning the engine when parked consumes more fuel than when the car is running and emits more exhaust. Therefore, if you are waiting for someone on the side of the road or in a parking lot, you can consider turning off the engine first, and then starting it when you need to drive. The test data proves that the fuel consumption of the engine idling for 3 minutes in neutral is enough to allow the car to travel 1 km more.
- Reduce the load of unnecessary items
Do not put too many things in the car. According to data, every 45.4 kg of the weight of the items carried in the car will reduce the efficiency of gasoline use by more than 1%. The heavier the car, the more fuel it consumes, so remove the useless heavy objects from your car immediately.
- Follow the speed limit
A car driven at a high speed consumes more gas than a car driven normally. According to some data, a car with a speed of 110 kilometers per hour will consume 20% more fuel than a car with a speed of 90 kilometers per hour. Driving at a speed of 40-50 per hour in urban areas and 80-90 per hour on the highway is the most fuel-efficient speed, and at the same time, you won’t be afraid of being fined for speeding.
- Develop good driving habits
The unnecessary acceleration, braking, and other bad habits will increase fuel consumption. When driving, you should make appropriate acceleration and deceleration according to the road conditions. Keep a sufficient distance from the car in front and use the brakes less, which is safe and fuel-efficient.
- Pay attention to the little things
Try to pay attention to the little things such as the air resistance during high-speed driving is large, try not to open the windows or sunroofs to reduce wind resistance and save fuel. When starting driving, it’s best to start slowly. A fast start hurts the car and wastes fuel.
