It’s no secret that rising fuel costs are a cause for concern for most car owners. With the price of petrol and diesel being in an uncontrolled north direction, it becomes really important for the car users to know how to increase the mileage of the car. Improving fuel economy not only saves drivers money but also benefits the environment by releasing fewer emissions into the air and reducing the country’s dependence on oil and oil imports. Clean air is essential for your vehicle to run properly, your car’s cabin air filter ensures that clean air reaches the engine. Similarly, your car’s ventilation system relies on cabin air filters to keep the flow of clean air steady. By combining carpooling, using public transportation, and trips we reduce the amount of driving—the biggest impact is on the gas each person uses.
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There are many Scientifically Proven and Unproven ways through which People try to Achieve Higher Fuel Efficiency:
Grounding Cables
Grounding wires and cables are an integral part of a vehicle’s electrical system. A vehicle relies on electrical networks—fuses, relays, and electrical wiring—to operate systems such as lights, fans, stereos, and air conditioners. All these systems have a common ground as they are all connected to the negative terminal of the battery. As connections wear out or loosen, the resistance increases (as the number of conductive material decreases). As a result, everything in the electrical system has to work harder. This can lead to a variety of problems, including slow throttle response and decreased fuel efficiency. Quality grounding cables can upgrade your car’s performance and gas mileage for somewhat small investment.
Use Gears Properly
To get the most out of your vehicle, it is a well-known fact that you have to shift gears quickly, as this is our natural driving style. If you stand on the side of the road in our country and listen to cars passing over or over large speed-breakers, you will hear engine knocking sounds from many of them. This is because drivers (lazy or unintentionally) are not downshifting correctly, and are using more fuel than saving it. The other downside is that they are damaging the car in the long term. So, if it demands first gear, use it sparingly, but use it.
Remove Extra Weight
You’d be surprised how much junk can weigh in the trunk of your car. If your car has front-wheel drive, putting extra weight on the rear axle means the front wheels aren’t getting as good a grip as they could, which reduces your mileage. Plus, the extra weight means the engine has to work a little harder to move the car, which also reduces your gas mileage. If you’re lifting a lot of weight, lightening the load can help you get a mile or two more per gallon.
Keep It Smooth
Probably the most effective way to save gas is to get comfortable with your throttle input and gear changes. One trick is to have an egg on the accelerator, and then drive. Your throttle inputs will automatically be pretty smooth. Also, look ahead and guess early. Gas mileage drops above 60 mph, for every five mph that exceeds 60 mph, drivers pay the equivalent of about 24 cents more for each gallon of gas. When you see a red light coming on, start to slow down with your foot already off the gas pedal, instead of pinning the accelerator for distance and then braking hard at the light.
Coast To A Halt
If you feel you may have to stop or drop your speed significantly, you should ideally lift your foot off the accelerator and allow the car to slow down (coast). Elevating your foot off the throttle will cause the car to sip less fuel than with a light press of the throttle. If the road ahead is clear, it can also give you a greater chance of stopping completely. This way you will be able to maintain speed and save fuel.
Bottom-Line
Reducing the amount of driving, whether it’s by carpooling or bypassing any unnecessary trips, is probably the most effective way to reduce the amount of gas that everyone uses and stays full at the gas station for longer. Proactive steps can be taken to improve fuel efficiency, by paying attention to gas-guzzling driving habits and by following a vehicle’s maintenance schedule. Better gas mileage is good for you, good for your car, and good for the environment.
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