Unfortunately, the price of gas seems to only go up. Luckily, there are some steps you can take to curb gas consumption and save yourself a little money in the process. Below are 7 tips to help you improve your vehicle’s fuel efficiency so you can buy gas less frequently. 1. Slow downThis is simple and will do wonders for your fuel economy. Many people drive 10 to 20 km/h above the posted speed limit, especially on the highway. While this will get you to your destination a little faster, it can really decrease your gas mileage. Driving the speed limit will help you to conserve fuel. 2. Keep your car maintanedKeep your car maintained and follow your vehicle’s maintenance schedule. According to Natural Resources Canada a poorly maintained vehicle can cost the equivalent of up to 15¢ more per litre on fuel. 4. Less items in the trunkSomething as simple as emptying your trunk can contribute to fuel savings. This might be tough if you’re transporting hiking equipment or other outdoor supplies, but you can start by removing winter gear like salt and tire chains. Objects like bike and luggage racks will also create drag and lower your fuel economy, so store them away after excursions instead of leaving them on your vehicle. 5. Check your air filters
6. Keep your windows closedWindows open, especially at highway speeds, increase drag and result in decreased fuel economy of up to 10%. It's almost winter anyways, who still hast their windows open? 7. Avoid Long IdlesIf you anticipate being stopped for more than 1 minute, shut off the car. Restarting the car uses less fuel than letting it idle for this time. Did you know that BC has idle-free law? Idling means running the engine of a motor vehicle when the vehicle is not in motion. Under section 2.7 of the City of Vancouver's Motor Vehicle Noise and Emission Abatement Bylaw 9344, it is illegal to idle a vehicle: For more than three consecutive minutes in a 60-minute period, or. (https://vancouver.ca/streets-transportation/idling.aspx)
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Purchasing the cheapest propellant is the most straightforward approach to reducing the fuel expenses of the speed machine. Fortunately, so many other things are there that an operative can do to get the maximum mileage out of his fuel tank. When driving the speedster, you need to stay aerodynamic to reduce the wind resistance. By servicing your car on a regular basis, you can improve and maintain your vehicle's engine efficiency. As a lighter intermediary consumes less fuel, hence when driving your roadster, make sure you are not driving around with unwanted stuffs in your boot.
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1/16/2019 02:11:42 am
Every car driver wants to save money on fuel. The author in this blog has shared some tips for saving fuel or increasing fuel efficiency. Firstly we should slow down the vehicle. Driving in the limited speed helps to conserve fuel. Because we don't need to apply brakes very often while driving at limited speeds. We must keep the vehicle well maintained and follow the maintenance schedule as recommended by the vehicle manufacturer. Properly maintained vehicles consume less fuel. Other methods to increase the fuel economy of the vehicle are- keeping the windows closed, checking the air filter etc.
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2/16/2019 05:23:57 am
Every car driver wants to reduce his fuel expenses. There are several methods to save fuel or increase the fuel efficiency of a vehicle. The author has highlighted some of these useful methods in this blog. First of all we should drive at a limited speed and avoid too much braking. This increases fuel efficiency and as a result helps to conserve fuel. We shouldn't idle the car for more than a minute. Because restarting a car uses less fuel than idling the car for this time. Keeping our car well maintained, putting less items in trunk, checking and changing air filter regularly also save our fuel.
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