As the price of fuel is going up day by day and petrol/diesel being limited natural resource
, it is imperative that necessary means to save fuel are taken up by each individual. I have jotted down some points that might be useful for saving fuel in day to day activities and contribute our part of greenery
Carry a Map Always refer to either online map like GoogleMaps/MapQuest or refer to offline version before starting your travel
Air Pressure in Tires Ensure you have proper air pressure in your vehicle tyres as per vehicle specifications
Timing for Fuel Filling Fill the fuel either early moring or late in the evening when it will have maximum density. Avoid filling fuel during day time.
Driving Speed - Drive at a moderate speed of 50-60. Driving at higher speed will result in excess fuel consumption
Tyre Width - Use thinner tyres compared to thick tyres
Regular service - Send your vehicle for regular service. Ensure Air filters etc are cleaned regularly
Avoid high accelration Avoid sudden high accelration as it will increase your fuel consumption. Keep the vehicle in higher gear so that RPMs are low
Avoid Abrupt Start Avoid abrupt starts and it will take double the amount of fuel then it is required normally
Air Conditioner Dont use Air conditioner for full journey. Switch it off when it is not required.
Follow a Truck/Bus In heavy traffic, Bus/Truck mostly move at constant speed while individual cars accelrate and deaccelrate. Follow a bus/truck in heavy traffic.
Small vehicle is a better vehicle If you have multiple vehicles, try to use smaller vehicle with less fuel consumption rather than taking big daddy out all the time
Use break correctly Vehicles fuel consumption goes up at the time of accelration, drivers who accelrate and brake frequently consume more fuel. Drive at constant speed.
And most importantly keep your weigth low . Burn some calories as it will definately help your vehicle go that extra mile. Usually you can achieve upto 20% of fuel savings by following some of above mentioned points.