Diana Welz Posted February 20, 2018 Report Share Posted February 20, 2018 1. Keep it in shape Like any machine, your car needs regular tune-ups. Bring your vehicle to technicians who can handle your sophisticated systems and on-board computers. 2. Watch the wear Air-conditioning reduces fuel economy by as much as 0.43 kilometres per litre. Under-inflated types, by as much as 3%. 3. Manage the tear Replace spark plugs, timing belts, hoses and filters at proper intervals, with a mechanic who is well-qualified with the latest service bay tools and technology. 4. Inspect air filters Air filters remove debris from the air entering the combustion chamber of the engine. Inspect and replace your air filter at regular intervals to avoid problems. 5. Watch the dirt Check your air filter more frequently if you drive on dirt roads or do a lot of stop-and-go driving. 6. Take it slow Decreasing your freeway speed to 88.5km/h increases your fuel economy by up to 20%. 7. Moderation is key Quick accelerations lower your gas mileage by up to 33%, so apply your accelerator and brakes moderately. 8. Plan ahead Starting, stopping and idling are bad for your engine and even worse for fuel economy, so avoid rush hour if you can and plan your routes ahead of time. 9. Travel light Extra weight in your trunk requires extra power and fuel from your engine. Fuel economy is lowered by up to 2% for every 45.4 kilograms, especially for smaller, lighter cars. 10. Reduce the revving If you drive a manual car, choose the gear with the lowest rpm that doesn't risk stalling the engine. 11. Avoid the idle For modern fuel-injected vehicles, ‘warming up’ is no longer necessary. Turn off the engine if you’re not moving. Idling gets you 0 km/l and wastes fuel unnecessarily. 12. Share the load Car pooling is a great way to lower your fuel expenditure, while enjoying some great company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown 346 Posted February 20, 2018 Report Share Posted February 20, 2018 Rotating and tire pressures are crucial as that will play a part in gas mileage. Grease your suspension fittings and or squeeze the boots with your hand during any oil change. If the boots are soft they need grease. only fill the boots a little at a time until firm. some grease boots will be sealed and have no fittings, those are sealed and once they start to get old, the wear on your suspension will wear quickly. Alignment check which are free at most places theses days are a good idea every 6 months. Not only for suspension wear and your tires, but for safety. This list can go on and on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doughty08 Posted February 23, 2018 Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 I was sold that this was spam lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amazi Posted February 23, 2018 Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 It looks like a cut and copy, some of the information isn't right. Am I the only one who noticed it's in euro specs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown 346 Posted February 23, 2018 Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 I noticed it buy thought I would add to it anyway. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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