How To Improve Fuel Efficiency Of Your Vehicle
Fuel efficiency is a major concern for every vehicle owner as the prices of fuel are increasing at a rapid speed. It does not matter, what vehicle you drive but everybody requires maximum fuel efficiency. It is not only better for your wallet but less fuel usage will create less emissions, which is good for the planet. Getting a better fuel-efficient vehicle is good for your pocket and for the environment as well. Your driving style also has an impact on the fuel economy.
Here are 5 tips, so you could get the most out of every single liter of fuel.
- Maintenance of your Vehicle: Your vehicle should be maintained every 4000 km. Its oil and oil filter should be changed and should be tuned by an expert, so the vehicle could perform at its maximum capacity. All the fluids should be checked and proper tyre maintenance should be done, which includes wheel balancing and wheel alignment.
- Tyre Pressure: Regularly check your tyre air pressure to avoid any kind of mishap. Under-inflated tyres are dangerous and also costly if damaged. Under-inflated tyres can increase fuel consumption by 5-7 percent. Also on the other hand over-inflated tyres decrease your traction and cause premature wearing on your tyres. All the vehicles have recommended an air pressure sticker on the driver’s door. Also, all tyre manufacturers keep in their mind while making tyres, so they perform excellently and provide the best fuel economy according to the vehicle.
- Increase weight: Make sure your vehicle is not carrying more load. If you are carrying extra load your engine is performing at its peak which will result in more fuel consumption.
- Air Conditioning: A/C and heater consume a lot of fuel and it also compromises torque in economical and vehicles under 1000cc. It is best to keep the A/c on when the car is speeding as both fans of the engine work and it keeps the engine cool.
- Use Engine braking: While you are driving on the downhill into a lower gear and take your foot off the accelerator paddle to stay at a certain speed, you will be burning zero fuel until you press the accelerator again.
These tips will provide you with better fuel efficiency and a better driving experience on different kinds of surfaces.