[Promoted] How to stay ahead of fuel price increases
One of the best ways to save fuel is to drive less. This can be done by proper planning, for example instead of going to the mall every day, rather allocate a bit more time and go once a week and do all your shopping to cut down on total travel time.If you need to travel a fair distance for appointments, try to group them with other stops that you need to make in the same area.
Where possible avoid rush hour, travelling during peak hour means a longer journey in terms of time and your car will thus use more fuel. Leaving timeously will also mean you are less rushed and driving in a relaxed manner is a sure way of saving fuel.The way you drive your vehicle is the biggest contributor to how much fuel it uses. Avoid speeding up between intersections and excessively revving your vehicle.
A smooth, gradual, acceleration technique is the most economical way to drive, as is maintaining a constant speed on the highway and sticking to the speed limit.Your car’s air conditioner can contribute as much as 5% to your fuel bill, especially when stationary.A good idea is to turn it off when you are standing still and switch it back on once you are up to speed.Underinflated tyres are a huge contributor to unnecessary fuel consumption.
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