The economy must be economical. This slogan is relevant in our reality, when almost every day the price tag on all the climbs higher and higher. One of the tangible items costing any motorist is refueling the vehicle. How can I save money on gasoline or diesel, without prejudice to the machine?
There are several practical recommendations, the implementation of which does not require much effort. The main thing you remember - in the pursuit of low prices, do not use the products and services of dubious petrol stations, in such stations, most likely, you will encounter deception and low-quality fuel.
Decrease CX. CX - drag coefficient. The more streamlined body shape car, the less fuel consumption. It is fashionable to consider when buying a car. And no, if you square Gelendvagen - obstukivat his corners do not need a sledgehammer. It will be sufficient to remove the roof of the trunk, close the windows, the door, remove the antenna - and voila, + 20% increase in CX.
Reducing the weight of the machine. It's simple - the smaller the mass, the lower the consumption. Remove all unnecessary from the cabin, is not fond of the installation of additional questionable importance of options (for example, increased noise insulation - 100 kg to the weight of the car, respectively, consumption is higher by 0.5-0.7 liters!), remove all the same luggage compartment with the roof (if you do not now needed).
driving style and "cruising speed". Here it is possible to save about 25% of the fuel. Try to drive the car correctly, "intelligent" choice of speed, smooth acceleration and braking. The less you use the brake, the lower the consumption. "Cruising speed", each car has its own, often it is spelled out in the manual. Most often this is achieved in the last transfer at a frequency of 2-2.5 thousand revolutions. rev / min. For Ford Fiesta, for example - it is about 90 km / h. In this case, fuel consumption will be minimal.
The timing of the trip.Come out, wherever possible, in advance, so as not to fall into the cork, they rather big fuel consumption. Also, try to choose a route with a minimum of bumps and potholes.
The choice of tires.Some tires consume more fuel than others. The difference may be as high as 0.5 liters per 100 km. Agree a lot? at the next seasonal rubber replacement, Think about how to buy a more economical option. Also watch out for tire pressure, not inflate them above the upper limit recommended by the manufacturer.
Discounts and discount cards. If you are a regular customer of one of the filling stations network, ask if they have discount cards and discount programs. Also coupons for discounts at the gas station can be found at the partner companies, such as supermarket checkout.
Earlier, we wrote about how to choose a car seat.
