One of the main points most people have to consider today when buying a car is fuel consumption. With petrol prices increasing rapidly car fuel economy is now a number one priority. Car fuel economy can be improved by being aware of the importance of simple strategies which will cut back on fuel consumption on a daily basis.
Make sure you keep your tyre pressure at the correct level. Tyres that are under inflated will automatically increase fuel consumption. Tyres that are kept at the right pressure at all times will increase the fuel mileage attainable.
Fuel economy can be maintained by keeping all the fluids in the car, such as anti-freeze, steering fluid and engine oil topped up.
Carrying excess weight in your car will definitely add to the amount of fuel consumed, so where possible keep the inside of your car as uncluttered as possible.
Avoid harsh breaking or acceleration, and try to drive smoothly and at a constant speed. Remember that driving erratically will increase your fuel consumption, put extra wear and tear on your tyres and engine, all of which will cost you more in overall maintenance.
Speeds of over 60mph will increase your fuel consumption rapidly which means you’ll be paying more per gallon. Driving at say 80mph on a motorway will use up at least 10% more fuel than driving at 70mph, and will save you little time compared to driving at the correct speed.
Driving at 70mph means you are probably using up to 30% more fuel than if you drive at say 50mph.
An aggressive driver will automatically increase his/her fuel consumption as well as increase the overall wear on the car itself. So if you’re looking to save money it’s far better to use cruise control if you have it on motorways which will keep your speed at a constant rate.
A big car will obviously use more fuel, particularly when idling, so if car fuel economy is your most important issue when buying a new car then it’s best to consider a smaller model which will give you the best value for money.
Overall maintenance of your car is essential as a well tuned car will be more economical on fuel consumption. Car fuel economy will be maintained if you choose your vehicle wisely and drive in a safe and sensible manner. It’s possible to save on car fuel by following just a few of these simple tips.