subject: Effective Tips to Save Gas Engine Fuel [print this page] The market today is full of devices which are used to decrease fuel consumption of vehicles. However, it is always advised to find out which gas engine fuel saver devices will work the best for your vehicle before buying a fuel saving device. These devices act as good sources that can be used to control the fuel consumption by following a certain specific procedure.
Consumption of fuel mainly depends on factors like condition of the engine, maintenance and how we use the vehicle. One can easily decrease the consumption of gas driven engines by taking some precautionary methods as mentioned above rather than using fuel saver devices which might cost a fortune without showing any good result. If we keep our vehicle in good condition and drive sensibly we can almost save up to 10 to 15 percent fuel consumption each time we go on a drive.
Following are some tips that will help you save good amount of fuel and also control your expenses without spending on any additional fuel saver devices:
Driving slow and sensibly is something that most of us don't enjoy. It is also time consuming act but it will help you save your precious fuel and definitely some good amount of it. If you are not in a hurry then it is highly recommend that you drive slowly. This system works and is highly effective as the resistance a vehicle receives while slow driving is lowered which in turn decreases the amount of fuel it needs.
Decreasing wind resistance will also help in achieve efficiency that you expect from a vehicle. So when you are driving make an effort to drive with closed windows and sunroof in the freeways to increase the vehicles aerodynamics.
Use air conditioning but in an effective manner. Unnecessary use of air conditioning can cost you a lot as it consumes a lot of fuel. You can simply control this extra expense by controlling the use of air conditioning. For instance you can turn off the air conditioning in a good weather.
Unload unnecessary items from the vehicle which is increasing its weight. More weight means more fuel consumption.
Using cruise control in the highways to avoid unnecessary increase of speed which might cost extra consumption of fuel.
Check tire pressure regularly and set it to required amount. It helps in decreasing unwanted friction.
Servicing the vehicle regularly and changing the tires, brakes, fluids and other stuffs that are constantly under pressure from wearing off.
Refilling your vehicle is unavoidable, but you can enjoy the refilling by looking for refueling stations that offer some schemes or discounts when you pay with your credit card.
Fill up your car tanks of the car at night as gas density is higher at night time due to cool weather and will fill up the tank more in fewer prices as the stations charge in volumes not density. Also avoid visiting stations whose refill tanks are almost empty as the sediment from their tanks may decrease your vehicles efficiency.
