Step One
Drive slowly. Tests have shown that you will get 40 percent more mileage out of your car at 55 km/h compared to driving at 80 km/h. (blogmaster: that is slightly too slow....)
Step Two
Try not to accelerate or decelerate too quickly. This is often linked to poor gear shifting where you are either changing gears too often or not enough, which overworks the engine and in turn wastes petrol.
Step Three
Keep your foot off the clutch except when you are changing gears. This is particularly relevant when people wait at traffic lights and use the clutch to keep the car steady--using the hand brake instead saves a lot of petrol. (blogmaster: Yesss, use that hand brake!)
Step Four
Switch off the engine if you are stopping for more than two minutes. (blogmaster: Remember, 2 minutes, dua minit... I always stop and wind down, but while winding down, make sure you are safe. So what I usually do: Wind down very little, so little that the space can't even fit in a persons hand- in case somebody decides to rob you AND your car off with a knife)
Step Five
Anticipate your braking. Petrol can be wasted when you stop your car suddenly, or if you use your brakes too much in general. (blogmaster: Moral of the story is... free that gear and let the car cruise...)
Step Six
Drive off as soon as the car starts. If you leave the engine running, waiting for it to warm up, fuel is being wasted. Go off immediately in a low gear and the engine will warm up as you drive. (blogmaster: Yess, don't hang around the parking area, and start stepping on the accelerator, that will not help anything but burn a hole in your wallet, SOON ENOUGH!)
Step Seven
Regularly check the car for problems. Constantly check your cars tyre pressure at petrol stations and clean the air filter--a dirty one can harm the components and the car will need more fuel to compensate for the damage.
Step Eight
Avoid driving with heavy loads as again the engine will be overworked and more petrol will be required for it to run efficiently. (blogmaster: Even, positioning the passengers in the car, especially the back seat will do some good, in conserving fuel. Don't believe me, trust that metre!)
Step Nine
Plan your route for long distance journeys. If you can avoid heavy traffic it will save you on fuel as the vehicle will not be waiting in long queues, constantly stopping and starting.
Reference:
Steps were taken from:
http://www.ehow.com/how_2055831_improve-cars-petrol-efficiency.html
Step Ten
blogmaster: Drive less, take more public transport, walk for good health. Enough said.Reference:
Steps were taken from:
http://www.ehow.com/how_2055831_improve-cars-petrol-efficiency.html
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