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Posted by terrd60 on May 16, 2008
Top Ten Fuel Saving Tips
| 1 | Avoid High Speeds | As your speed increases, your aerodynamic drag increases in an exponential fashion. Driving 62 mph (100 km/h) vs 75 mph (120 km/h) will reduce fuel consumption by about 15%. |
| 2 | Do Not Accelerate or Brake Hard | By anticipating the traffic and applying slow steady acceleration and braking, fuel economy may increase by as much as 20%. |
| 3 | Keep Tires Properly Inflated | Keep tire air pressure at the level recommended by your vehicle manufacturer. A single tire under inflated by 2 PSI, increases fuel consumption by 1%. |
| 4 | Use A/C Sparingly | When the air conditioner is on it puts extra load on the engine forcing more fuel to be used (by about 20%). The defrost position on most vehicles also uses the air conditioner. |
| 5 | Keep Windows Closed | Windows open, especially at highway speeds, increase drag and result in decreased fuel economy of up to 10%. |
| 6 | Service Vehicle Regularly | Proper maintenance avoids poor fuel economy related to dirty air filters, old spark plugs or low fluid levels. |
| 7 | Use Cruise Control | Maintaining a constant speed over long distances often saves gas. |
| 8 | Avoid Heavy Loads | Remove the sand bags from your trunk in the spring and pack lightly for long trips. |
| 9 | Avoid Long Idles | If you anticipate being stopped for more than 1 minute, shut off the car. Restarting the car uses less fuel than letting it idle for this time. |
| 10 | Purchase a Fuel Efficient Vehicle | When buying a new vehicle examine the vehicle’s rated fuel efficiency. Usually choosing a small vehicle with a manual transmission will provide you with great fuel economy. Another option would be to convert your existing car to a fuel efficient hydrogen-on-demand hybrid car . |
