Here are some tips on how you can save fuel. The prices of petrol have crossed the Rs 100 per litre mark in many cities across the country. These are all-time high figures and people are suffering under such high monthly fuel expenses. If you are using your petrol vehicle primarily in the city every day, chances are you are spending upwards of Rs 12,000 a month on petrol alone. It has become expensive to own a car substantially compared to even a couple of years ago. The main reason is the astronomical prices of fuel. People have started to look for alternatives for petrol and diesel. That is also the typical reason why CNG vehicles are gaining popularity even if they affect the performance aspect of the car. Here are some tips on how one can save fuel with some simple tips that anyone can follow.
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How To Save Fuel – Simple Tips
Driving Behaviour
The first and foremost thing to remember is that the mileage of your car is not permanent. As a matter of fact, you can achieve extraordinary mileage figures if you drive with half throttle. Most people don’t follow this simple technique and end up using more fuel than necessary. The fuel injection is completely dependent on the input from the driver. The experienced drivers always work the gears to keep the car in the best possible RPM range so that fuel consumption is minimized. Make sure to not press the accelerator pedal completely in regular driving conditions.
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Tyre Pressure
Another simple yet efficient tip to reduce the fuel consumption of a car is taking care of the air pressure in tyres. Many people don’t realize but tyres have a massive impact on all the major parameters of a vehicle from fuel economy, handling, traction to ride quality and performance. If your tyre is a bit deflated, not even punctured, it will make it difficult for the engine to pull the car. In such scenarios, you will realize your fuel consumption going up. So, always make sure to keep your tyres adequately inflated.
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Quit Using Premium Fuel
The effects of using a premium fuel are solely performance-oriented. There are no effects on the engine or components. Hence, one can use the regular fuel in the cars and might experience a minor decline in power. It is never too huge to cause any significant performance issue. All the cars designed for premium fuel can very well operate on regular fuel as well.
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Carpooling/Cycling
Needless to say, cycling is the best way to get exercise and avoid the morning traffic. Now, we understand that this is not feasible for a whole lot of people. But for many, one can avoid taking out cars for short distances in favour of the environment. Secondly, if you do need a car every day, then consider carpooling with a bunch of your colleagues. It is the most efficient way of reducing pollution and saving money on fuel.
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