Finding the sweetest speed of your car is easy as it may seem but it is hard to do it. You see it is like baking a one good cake and it will take you a lot of patience and focus on it. We are all aware that gas can be sometimes cheap but most of the time it is expensive. To protect your pocket from expensive gas, increasing your gas mileage is the best solution to that. The big question is, how are you going to get the best gas mileage without getting in to your pockets? That is our topic for today. I made a few lists on how to do it and I really hope it will help. Keep in mind that owning a car is a necessity and not a privilege.
Owning a car means going to places that you always wanted to go. How many of you dream of owning your very own first car using your own salary and not asking from our parents for one? I am one of those and we are almost there! Having 3 kids without a car is a struggle. They want to go to the beach but we will say no because of the fare that goes into our pockets. Lucky for few people whose parents are rich and can afford to buy their kids a new car but for us, we need to work for it.
- Proper tire inflation – Did you know that if your car is properly inflated, it will help you save at least 3% of your gas consumption. Conditioned tires equals to safe driving. Remember, if the weather is cold, the pressure of your tire will decrease. All gas stations can check your tire but when you are in doubt, you can always check your own tire.
- Tuning up your engine – Remember, a fully tuned up car will enhance your fuel efficiency because it maximizes the power of your car. Make sure to install good spark plugs and do not forget to change the oil of your car in time and to keep your air filters clean.
- Lighten your load – Every time you plan on going a trip, think of the things that you will need when you travel. Never bring more than what your car can carry. Every car has a capacity and that capacity must not exceed its limit. Always remember, the lighter the load, the lower the fuel consumption. Carrying excess weights or if you reach the capacity of your car means it is a wastes of gas.
- Errands – What are your errands every single day? Does it include fetching your kids to school? Going to your son’s baseball game? Well, you can do it all on one trip is possible. It will help you save a lot of gas if you do a one trip every car use. If everything is done well according to your plans then the engine will be efficient and warmed up.
- Turn off when parked – If you think that parking your car or making it idle will save you a lot of gas because it is not moving well you are totally wrong. Cars are like electricity, even though we don’t use them but as long as it is turned on then it consumes gas. So if you are waiting for someone you better turn it off.
- Easy with the pedal – When on a freeway, do not keep on clicking your pedal. The more you use the pedal or the accelerator the more it consumes your gas. There is a reason why a freeway is called a freeway guys. Just let your car go with the flow. Use the pedal only if needed too.
- Maintenance – Perform a basic maintenance with your car every month is possible. You don’t have to spend money to perform a simple maintenance. All you need is a little knowledge on how to do it. You have the internet as your savior. Believe me; you will save a lot of money and fuel on it.
- Hypermiling – It helps you maximize the fuel economy. If you are interested in learning some techniques about hypermiling driving, it will help you save up to 37% of the fuel that you are using. Google some hypermiling auto shops who offer it near you. You will definitely see some changes once you learn this technique.
- Hills – Maintaining your speed in hills or using gear 2 will save you more fuel. Remember, going in hills will make you consume more fuel but now there is a secret to it. Just imaging the hills as a highway that you want to maintain a certain amount of speed and pressing the pedal on a steady but not more than that will make you shift to gear 3 not unless needed too.
- Change oil – Changing the oil regularly will save you a lot of gas mileage. A clean oil and oil filter has a contribution to a certain car. It really depends on the car that you are using but do not overdue the old oil in your car. Always check if it almost reached its limit. Never go beyond the limit if you don’t want your car to not function well.
- Turning off your air conditioner – If the weather is not that hot, consider turning off the air conditioner and enjoy the cool wind from your windows. The more you turn on the air conditioner, the more it contributes to your gas mileage. Using the natural air breeze will not cost a penny because it is free.
There you have it. Those are some tips and tricks on how to get the best mileage out of your car. Do a regular engine tune up and maintenance guys to avoid bigger problems in the near future. You don’t have to pay a single penny if you are eager to learn on how to do a simple maintenance. Now the question is, what car do you drive? Did we miss something? Please let us know with your comments below!
