Sunday, December 14, 2008

Top Ten Ways to Save Fuel

save fuel save moneyFuel is getting expensive day by day and if your salary is falling short, then you must look for ways to save some money. Try saving some fuel that will automatically minimize your expenses. Here are few tips that you can definitely try to save some fuel. Try these do-it-yourself tips next weekend or if you get time do it during the weekdays itself.

Tip No. 1 – As far as possible, try to avoid warming up your car especially early in the morning. I wonder, if you ever gave it a thought as how much fuel was burned up. It actually consumes and wastes a lot of fuel.

Tip No. 2 – Keep a check on you auto tires regularly. Worn out tires are hard on the engine. Both underinflated as well as overinflated car tires are harmful.
Checking Car Valves
Tip No. 3 – You must also keep a check on the automotive valves in order to ensure that you car functions smoothly. Auto valves' function is to control & regulate the flow of air or fuel mixture.

Tip No. 4 – Did you know proper filling of the tank is also necessary. It is always advised not to overfill the tank.

Tip No. 5 – An important way how fuel is often wasted while driving is through rash driving. You must ensure that when you start driving, the accelerator should be used smoothly. Frequent usage of brakes also leads to stress on the auto braking system.

Tip No. 6 – Trunk should be kept clean. Auto experts often ask the car users to keep their car's trunk clean and if you don't, its gonna cost you a number of pounds more on your vehicle.

Use SunroofsTip No. 7 – Cool breeze in scorching sun feels great. But it feels really bad when the air conditioner consumes a lot fuel and swallows a major chunk of money. So, all you car users, try using alternatives to air conditioner. Interiors vents or sunroofs are definitely better options than loosing a lot of money.

Tip No. 8 – Well, if you can afford a new car, hybrid cars will definitely be a great option for saving fuel. Go green is definitely the mantra these days in auto industry and many hybrid cars support this thought.

Tip No. 9 – Weekly checks of the different auto parts especially the automotive engine.

Tip No. 10 – And this last tip will definitely save a lot of money. Car pooling! If you and your neighbours have your offices in the same area, you must go for car pooling. This is any time a better idea to save fuel, money as well as minimize global warming.

Well, try these car maintenance tips to save some fuel. These small yet important tips would help you save some extra money that you can spend this Christmas. Remember, “Save Fuel = Save Money = Save Environment”

You may also like the following DIY and other tips covered earlier.

Top 5 Tips - DIY Car Maintenance & 63 Sweet Tips To Save Gas!

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