Being able to save fuel in your vehicle is a combination of three attitudes: driving correctly, keeping up to date and being careful when choosing fuel when filling the tank.
Simple practices like calibrating tires can make a big difference in saving fuel on your vehicle. With that we separate some tips that can make a difference in fuel economy.
- Check tire calibration
Punctures or tires with an incorrect calibration have a direct influence on consumption. Calibration should be done no more than every 15 days, following the assemblers’ pressure guidelines, which is different for the rear and front and whether the vehicle is loaded or not. The calibration indication is found in the owner’s manual or on a sticker on the tank cap or on the car. Tires can represent up to 20% of consumption. - Excess weight in the car consumes more fuel
Always having a full car also contributes to higher fuel consumption. Loads greater than 10 kilos already influence consumption, since the engine must exert more force to start the vehicle. Therefore, to save fuel in the Vehicle, try to carry only what is necessary in the car, avoiding storing suitcases, heavy things, etc. - Air conditioning increases fuel consumption
Despite the relief from the heat, the air conditioner increases fuel consumption as it is operated by the engine. It increases your vehicle’s consumption by 20% on average, so try to use air only when you really need it. - Close the windows to improve fuel consumption.
If air conditioning increases fuel consumption, be aware that opening the windows can also influence fuel consumption, as aerodynamics suffer. This mainly occurs when driving above 80 km / h. - Shift Gear Properly & Save Fuel
Nobody changes gears by looking at the manual, but taking a look to check the correct gears for each one can mean good fuel economy. Imagine that consumption increases significantly both when you are in fifth gear at 50 km / h and when you reach 100 km / h in third. - Avoid speeding
For your safety and economy, respect the speed limits. A car consumes about 20% more when it is at 100 km / h than when it is at 80 km / h.
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