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Teknikimobil.com – Saving money seems to now be a necessity for everyone. One way is to save car fuel. This is quite important to do because fuel prices are increasingly expensive. Although some say that in Indonesia it is still relatively cheap compared to several other countries.
Do you hate when your car’s fuel gauge needle starts warning you to refuel? When driving a car, it is not only important to constantly fill the car with fuel. You should also continue to monitor the remaining fuel gauge needle in the car tank.
Fuel Saving Tips for Drivers
The first factor that car owners should think about is “How fuel efficient is the car?” Because gas or fuel costs are a big problem. However, we can now reduce fuel consumption for our own cars by following these simple techniques:
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1. Press the gas pedal gently/slowly
One way to save car fuel is to travel at a constant speed . We recommend a speed of 50 mph, and in the highest gear so if you are patient while driving. It’s a bit difficult to stop yourself from pressing the gas pedal slowly. But this method is worth trying, then you will feel the difference in fuel consumption.
2. Don’t press the gas pedal too far down
This is not just because of what transmission gear is being used. You may be riding in a high gear and traveling at a steady speed. If you push the gas pedal down all the way to avoid changing into a lower gear, then you use more fuel.
3. Turn off the car AC
It is best to turn off the car AC when you are driving in a cool area. If you don’t turn on your car’s AC, you are reducing the workload on your car’s engine. This will have an impact on your car’s fuel consumption.
4. Check Your Tire Pressure Regularly
Please note that the lower your car’s tire pressure, the more fuel the car needs to move on the road. We recommend that you check your car’s tire pressure every 2 weeks. If the car tire pressure does not meet the standard pressure , then you should immediately fill/reduce the car tire pressure. In this case, you can ask for help at the nearest repair shop.
5. Don’t carry unnecessary burdens
Your car needs more fuel to move with a heavier load. So just like you wouldn’t wear a heavy backpack unless you absolutely had to. Don’t leave items lying around in the trunk of your car. The heavier the item, the more fuel your car will consume.
6. Don’t drive during rush hour
Every time you start and stop in traffic, your car needs first gear and a large amount of fuel to get moving again. Remember, first gear to move the car will use more fuel. Second gear is even worse. The best solution is not to travel at all if you can during rush hours during the day. If you have to travel on the highway a lot, consider buying a hybrid or electric car which uses less fuel in the city than a petrol or diesel car.
7. Service the car regularly
The quality of your engine oil does affect your fuel economy. Always make it your main focus to service your car regularly with genuine and good quality engine oil. Always make sure to change the oil in your car according to your vehicle maintenance schedule to save fuel.
8. Remove the roof rack (roof box) from your car
While most people like to have a roof rack on their car even when they don’t need to use it most of the time. This increases air friction and makes your car use more fuel.
9. Close the windows and sunroof when driving on the highway
When you are driving on the highway and moving faster, the shape of your car is very important. Car designers call it aerodynamics and strive to reduce ‘drag’ due to air friction and make the car as cool as possible. Anything that makes noise while your car is moving is the cause of consuming more fuel than usual. You can’t do much about the design of your car but you can avoid making it consume more fuel on the highway by not leaving the windows or sunroof open. Use air ventilation or air conditioning if it gets too hot.
10. Create fewer errands or trips
Did you know that when you drive a car that has been parked all day, the engine is cold and uses a lot of fuel for the first five miles? To save fuel, why not combine all your daily trips into one big trip? This seems silly, but try to avoid making unnecessary trips.
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Those are the 10 best tips to help you save cash on gas money every month. Good luck…[]