Combat Rising Gas Prices With These Helpful Fuel Saving Tips
With costs rising every day at unprecedented rates, it is essential to understand our fuel consumption to get the most out of our expensive tank of gas. Foreman’s Integra Tire Auto Centre has ten helpful fuel-saving tips to help extend the time between visits to the pump.
1. Perform Routine Tire Maintenance
If your tires are worn, low in pressure, or your wheels are out of alignment, it takes more fuel to propel the vehicle forward. Keeping your tires in peak condition will help your car’s fuel economy.
2. Coast When Possible
There are times when you can allow your vehicle’s inertia and gravity to do the work to propel your car forward. Save fuel by removing your foot from the gas pedal to coast down hills or glide to a stop.
3. Plan Your Route In Advance
Whether you are going on a road trip or simply running errands, identifying the most direct route to hit all the stops you want to hit, without having to backtrack can save you an invaluable amount of time and money.
4. Be Mindful Of Your Speed
The faster you go, the more fuel you use. To get the most from your tank, stay at a consistent speed, at or below the speed limit, using cruise control when possible.
5. Drive Calmly
Aggressive driving actions like screeching tires, gunning the engine, and jamming on the brakes consume massive amounts of fuel. Give yourself ample time to get where you need to go to avoid excessive, fuel-guzzling driving habits.
6. Pack Light And Stay Aerodynamic
Ensure you remove any unnecessary weight from your vehicle as a lighter load requires less fuel. Also, aim to keep your car as aerodynamic as possible by closing windows and moon roofs on the highways.
7. Drive In A High Gear
If you drive a manual transmission, get used to reading your RPMs to shift accordingly. Driving at high speeds in a low gear uses more fuel.
8. No Idling
Surprisingly, idling uses more fuel than driving. If you are stuck in stand-still traffic for more than two or three minutes, you can save a bunch by simply turning your vehicle off. Restarting your car uses less fuel than idling.
9. Ride Share
If you know people commuting to roughly the same areas as you, it makes perfect sense to create a ride share. Even if you only find one other person, that is still half the gas you would typically pay for each week.
10. Routine Vehicle Maintenance
Lastly, but probably most importantly, routine vehicle maintenance is vital to your car’s fuel economy. If things like your car’s transmission, engine, wheels, brakes, and fuel line are all running smoothly, then your vehicle runs smoothly using less fuel overall.
When you are ready to get serious about your car’s fuel economy, come see the experts at Foreman’s Integra Tire Auto Centre in Surrey. We will ensure that your vehicle is at its peak performance so you can start saving money at the pump.
Call 604-503-2717 or click to book your appointment today!