There is no doubt that the driver and the way he drives affects fuel consumption and environmental preservation
And also the vehicle, which is why I will explain here the best ways to drive economically.
Regardless of the high fuel prices and its negative effects on the environment, every driver must think about how to reduce fuel consumption.
Here you will find some important things that save fuel consumption by up to 40%.
Use spare parts appropriately
You must improve your use of the gear shifter. For example, if you want to drive, use first gear
For a distance not exceeding 10 meters, then shift to second gear, then to fourth gear, or from third to fifth gear.
Thus, this is called jumping gears to reach the desired speed as quickly as possible
Burning a lot of fuel to reach the required speed is an environmental problem and a possible excess fuel expense
Of course, we should not forget that this applies to cars with a manual transmission, while automatic cars perform this task automatically.
Maintain a constant speed
Always try to maintain a constant speed while driving and do not drive on roads where you are forced to slow down repeatedly
Restart quickly because this causes more fuel combustion and increased fuel consumption.
Do not use the brakes too often or unnecessarily
Brakes also play a role in increasing fuel consumption, for example if you are approaching a red light or an intersection
There is no need to use the brakes now if you have to, and you can take your foot off the gas pedal before an appropriate distance
The speed will slow down, as this is the best and most appropriate condition, and it reduces the consumption and burning of fuel without the need for that.
Driving on an uphill or downhill road
When driving on the road and seeing a hill in front of you, try to rely on the car’s momentum
And the kinetic energy resulting from rushing, and do not put too much pressure on the fuel when you are driving the car on a low road
After you are on a flat road or after crossing a hill, do not press the gas while the car is descending and descending on this road
And let it roll on its own without stepping on the gas to benefit from the momentum and movement and save fuel consumption.
Air pressure in your car’s rims/tires
When the air pressure in the tires is low, this means difficulty in rolling and accelerating the car
In this case, you need to step on the gas more for the car to move safely. You must maintain moderate air pressure
Because it contributes to reducing fuel consumption and making the car roll easily and without resistance due to low air pressure
It is also recommended to check the air pressure from time to time.
Unnecessary overloading
Reducing the weight of the car contributes greatly to reducing fuel consumption, because excess weight without the necessary necessity causes the car to become heavier, which
It also causes air resistance and acceleration, and you need more fuel than usual to move
It must also be remembered that the trunk of the car, even if it is empty, increases fuel consumption
Because it resists the air and reduces the force of the car’s momentum and roll, try to unload the car from any load that you do not need and that is not necessary.
Turn off the engine at stops
Stopping and keeping the engine running causes an increase in fuel consumption and the emission of harmful gases to the environment
Therefore, it is preferable to turn off the engine if you have to stop on a very crowded street and traffic is at a standstill, or at a railway crossing waiting for a train to cross.
Or in places designated for parking to make a call, for example. It should be noted that modern cars are designed for this purpose
That is, when the wheels stop rotating, the engine turns off automatically, and when you lift your foot from the brake, it turns on automatically
These are very useful benefits for reducing fuel consumption and harm to the environment.
Do not start the car and wait
There are common but absolutely incorrect things that drivers do, which is that when they want to start the car, they stay in it
They wait for several minutes for the engine to warm up, and this action is completely wrong, as the driver must start the car and drive immediately
Without waiting, because when the car is driving, its engine heats up faster, which makes the catalytic filter heat up as well
It, in turn, purifies gases when its temperature reaches between 400 and 600 degrees Celsius
Therefore, you must drive immediately and not wait when starting the car. Waiting only burns fuel without any benefit.
Air conditioner in the car
If you have to turn on the air conditioning, make sure that the temperature inside the car is not much higher than outside.
For example, when you park the car in the sun for a while and then ride it, you will find a very large temperature difference inside it.
The air conditioning will take more time, effort and fuel to cool the air inside, and the air conditioning will also increase fuel consumption by 5-10%.
It is recommended not to operate the air conditioner without a necessary need.
Periodic maintenance (service)
It is important for the vehicle to undergo regular inspection, maintenance, and oil replacement approximately every year or depending on the vehicle’s running rate
And the consumption of its oils because periodic inspection and maintenance on a regular basis makes the engine operate with high efficiency and reduces damage
Resulting from poor maintenance and loss of effectiveness of oils and liquid materials, as well as the air filter or fuel purification filters
If they are damaged or one of them is damaged, this will cause a significant and noticeable increase in fuel consumption
Attention must be paid to everything related to the vehicle’s fluids and filters.