Socyberty » fuel consumption http://socyberty.com Sat, 18 Feb 2012 22:52:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 10 Tips to Save Petrol / Gas : Go Green! http://socyberty.com/activism/10-tips-to-save-petrol-gas-go-green/ http://socyberty.com/activism/10-tips-to-save-petrol-gas-go-green/#comments Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:41:42 +0000 PhoenixRox http://socyberty.com/activism/10-tips-to-save-petrol-gas-go-green/ With petrol prices on the rise, it is important for us to learn how to save petrol. Saving petrol has several benefits. With reduced fuel consumption, you can save money, reduce your carbon footprint and do your bit in saving mother Earth. The next time you buy a car, you can go in for a fuel efficient option. But there are always some simple things you can do to save petrol, starting now.

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Let’s go through a few such changes that you can make to reduce fuel consumption:

1. The easiest thing you can do to save petrol, is to avoid those sudden starts and stops. Accelerate and decelerate slowly, while you start the car, increase the speed and apply the break. This helps increase the carburetor’s efficiency.

2. While traveling long distances, check on Google Map or use your GPS, and take the shortest route. This reduces petrol consumption for sure!

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3. You can also save petrol by getting regular tune ups done. This is important so that your car is utilizing petrol efficiently.

4. Don’t idle your car engine for any duration that is more than 30-45 seconds. This again helps save petrol. So while you are stuck in a traffic jam, just turn off the engine.

5. The fuel consumption of a car normally increases below 50km/hrs and, also above 90km/hrs. Stick to speed limits not just to drive safely, but also to save petrol.

6. Use air-conditioning wisely and save petrol. Using air-conditioning obviously increases petrol consumption. But so does aerodynamic drag. What does this mean? At lower speeds, you can keep windows open instead of using the AC. But at speeds in the order of 80 km/hrs + , the open windows increase aerodynamic drag and so, fuel consumption goes up. This is when you need to use your AC, and roll up the windows.

7. Check the tyre pressure regularly and save petrol. If the tyre is not inflated to the max., the rolling resistance/friction increases. This again means that the car uses more petrol when you hit the road.

8. Don’t rev up the engine unnecessarily. Yet another easy tip to reduce fuel consumption, is it not?

9. Carpool as much as possible. If you have to go grocery shopping or get to work, why not start carpooling? It helps you spend time with friends and saves petrol too!

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10. Finally get your share of exercise- walk, jog and ride a bike for short distances.

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]]> http://socyberty.com/activism/10-tips-to-save-petrol-gas-go-green/feed/ 13 Top 10 Tips for Reducing Your Car Fuel Consumption http://socyberty.com/activism/top-10-tips-for-reducing-your-car-fuel-consumption/ http://socyberty.com/activism/top-10-tips-for-reducing-your-car-fuel-consumption/#comments Thu, 16 Aug 2007 09:57:20 +0000 Ann Miller http://socyberty.com/activism/top-10-tips-for-reducing-your-car-fuel-consumption/
  • Accelerate away slowly and avoid harsh braking – both use more fuel, estimated to be about 30% less with smooth driving
  • Avoid using your air conditioner as much as possible – it can increase your consumption by 10%
  • Keep to the speed limit – apart from it being the law it is also cheaper
  • Avoid using a roof-rack or box or if you are on holiday take the box off when you arrive
  • Make sure your tires are at the correct pressure: remember to check them when the car is cold, that is before not during a journey
  • Don’t sit and idle your car. When you start up move off immediately, don’t wait for the car to “heat up”. If you are driving smoothly it will do so no problem.
  • Take out any unnecessary things from your car: the heavier the load the more fuel you use
  • It is really worth shopping around for the cheapest local petrol/gas. It could save you as much as £100 a year.
  • Avoid taking short trips – walk instead or take public transport, it is better for you and better for the environment
  • Plan your journey to avoid delays such as traffic jams and road-works and avoid getting lost!
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