Save on Gas

There are actually several ways in which a motor vehicle owner can improve their gas mileage. What many vehicle owners fail to understand is the fact that better fuel economy is one of the most effective ways to cut driving emissions. There are also other actions which can be taken such as sharing some trips, driving less or purchasing a vehicle which emits less carbon. Nevertheless, any action which you can take to improve your gas mileage will always have many benefits. It is always good driving practice to monitor your fuel economy, some people might find the process tedious but it provides the vehicle owner with useful feedback. The ability to accurately measure your fuel economy is one of the best ways to see if small changes in your driving is making any difference to your fuel consumption. It is also helpful to have an estimate of your fuel consumption available on your dashboard which can actually help you to optimize your driving style to further improve fuel consumption. Accurate estimates are useful especially when accelerating and also for finding the most economical speed for your motor vehicle.

Vehicle maintenance

There are several benefits to vehicle maintenance such as improved fuel economy but there are also the issues of safety and actually extending the lifetime of your vehicle. According to available statistics it is possible to improve gas mileage by as much as 4% simply by having your motor vehicle properly tuned. Then there is also the issue of tire pressure which can also increase fuel consumption by at least 3% and lastly using the oil which has been suggested by the manufacturer can also result in a 2% increase in fuel consumption. The objective for every conscientious motor vehicle own will always be to ensure that their vehicle is operating as efficiently as possible and also that fuel consumption is as efficient as possible. Other issues which should be considered is dirty filters, faulty spark plugs, wheel alignment, as well as tire pressures all of which is very simple to rectify.

Obesity

Any excess weight in your motor vehicle will always lead to poor fuel consumption especially during acceleration. This is why vehicle owners should never keep heavy stuff in the boot if those things are not essential. A simple weight reduction of hundred pounds will increase fuel economy by 2%. This is exactly why vehicle manufacturer is constantly researching ways to reduce weight during manufacturing which obviously leads to vehicles which is more fuel-efficient. When a motor vehicle reaches a speed of 30 mph more energy is consumed to deal with wind resistance than which is required to fight rolling resistance. This is why it is important for your vehicle to be as aerodynamic as possible when driving at high speeds. There are several things which can cause wind resistance such as an open sunroof and also open windows. Likewise making use of a roof box could lead to an increase in fuel consumption.

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