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Read moreFive tips that will help you lower your fuel consumption
The sudden increase in the price of gas has many consumers worried, and it is difficult to predict when we are going to see a stabilization of the cost of fuel. With spring just around the corner, many families are going to head out on the road, and we thought that we would help by providing five tips that can help improve the fuel consumption of your vehicle.
Whenever you want to improve the efficiency of your vehicle, there are a few simple rules that you can follow. These include lowering your speed and being careful with the accelerator and removing any unnecessary objects and weight from your vehicle. Here are five tips for anyone looking to improve the fuel economy of their vehicle that are easy and will have a significant impact on fuel-effiency.
- Reduce your speed
The easiest way to say fuel is to reduce your speed. When you are on the highway, for example, reducing your speed from 120 km/h to 100 km/h can save you an average of 20% percent in fuel consumption.
- Be easy on the accelerator and the brakes
One of the best ways to reduce the fuel consumption of your vehicle is to drive in a linear fashion. That means you want to avoid sharp accelerations and hard braking, and be smooth on the both fronts.
- Remove unnecessary accessories
You want to remove anything that can add weight to your vehicle or that can increase its drag coefficient. Items such as a roof box or a trailer hitch increase drag and weight, and both can increase fuel consumption so if you are not using some of the accessories have on your vehicle, you might want to consider removing them.
- Your tires play an important role
Your tires play a major role in determining fuel consumption for your vehicle. Tires that are in poor condition or aren't inflated properly can significantly increase fuel consumption of your vehicle. Moreover, if you need new summer tires, there are new models that are designed to improve efficiency. You might want to look into these tires.
- Make sure that your vehicle is in good condition
A vehicle that is in good condition will be a lot more fuel-efficient. That means that you want to perform all of the routine maintenance on your vehicle, and you want to make sure that your filters are clean as well.
Give us a call today to learn more and we will be able to help you improve the fuel consumption rating of your vehicle
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