The surest way to improve our rising fuel cost problem is to change our motoring habits. Listed below are practical and effective methods of doing so... no need to buy expensive add-on equipment.
Engine Warm Up
Avoid prolonged engine warm-up, even on cold mornings -30 to 45 seconds is plenty of time as today's modern cars are designed to be driven almost immediately.
Don't start and stop the engine needlessly. Letting your engine idle for one minute consumes the gas amount equivalent to when you start the engine.
Avoid "revving" the engine, especially just before you switch the engine off; as this only waste fuel
Eliminate jack-rabbit starts. Accelerate slowly when starting from dead stop. Try to accelerate gently.
Filling Up the Tank
Buy gasoline during the coolest time of day - early morning or late evening is best. During these time gasoline is densest. Keep in mind - gas pumps measure volumes of gasoline, not densities of fuel concentrated. You are charged according to "volume of measurement".
Avoid filling the gas tank to its fullest. Overfilling will only result in fuel sloshing over and out of the tanks
It's best to purchase gas from a station that is busy. Gas that sits in tanks for long periods can get
contaminated and can lower effectiveness
If you car uses regular gas don't waste money on buying premium. You won't get any better mileage or performance you'll just be wasting extra money. Check your owners manual to see if engine does not need premium.
This is what I have learn and apply in many year of working in different automotive company, and Also consider choosing or buying more fuel-efficient vehicles for everyday use.
Engine Warm Up
Avoid prolonged engine warm-up, even on cold mornings -30 to 45 seconds is plenty of time as today's modern cars are designed to be driven almost immediately.
Don't start and stop the engine needlessly. Letting your engine idle for one minute consumes the gas amount equivalent to when you start the engine.
Avoid "revving" the engine, especially just before you switch the engine off; as this only waste fuel
Eliminate jack-rabbit starts. Accelerate slowly when starting from dead stop. Try to accelerate gently.
Filling Up the Tank
Buy gasoline during the coolest time of day - early morning or late evening is best. During these time gasoline is densest. Keep in mind - gas pumps measure volumes of gasoline, not densities of fuel concentrated. You are charged according to "volume of measurement".
Avoid filling the gas tank to its fullest. Overfilling will only result in fuel sloshing over and out of the tanks
It's best to purchase gas from a station that is busy. Gas that sits in tanks for long periods can get
contaminated and can lower effectiveness
If you car uses regular gas don't waste money on buying premium. You won't get any better mileage or performance you'll just be wasting extra money. Check your owners manual to see if engine does not need premium.
This is what I have learn and apply in many year of working in different automotive company, and Also consider choosing or buying more fuel-efficient vehicles for everyday use.