Fuel economy

Fuel consumption is a relative value. Owners of the same car model leave different amounts at the gas station. To save money, you will have to reconsider some of your habits.

See also online calculator - Fuel Consumption Calculator.

A constantly running air conditioner is one of the first causes of increased fuel consumption. Of course, on hot summer days, you simply cannot do without this device, but you definitely should not turn it on just in case.

When parked for long periods and when people are outside the vehicle, it will be economically viable to turn off the air conditioner.

Do not forget that too low air temperature in the passenger compartment will increase fuel consumption and adversely affect the health of passengers.

Experienced car enthusiasts and instructors note that one of the hallmarks of a good driver is fluidity. This applies not only to city trips, but also to the moments of acceleration and braking.

Avoiding harsh acceleration not only reduces the risk of a road accident, but also saves fuel, because the increased load on the engine requires more fuel.

The optimal speed of the gasoline engine is in the range from 3 to 3.5 thousand per minute.

From this it follows that any "recklessness" not only creates a potentially dangerous situation on the road, but also hits your wallet at a gas station.

The car also consumes fuel when idling. Therefore, it is easy to guess that long parking with the engine running will not benefit the economy.

It is one thing when the car “warms up” in a cold period, and another thing when it is in a long traffic jam or even in a parking lot. Get in the habit of turning off the engine when not needed.

According to the technical regulations, the tire pressure should be checked at least every 2,000 km. Experienced drivers do this before any long trip.

If the pressure is too low, the wheel, if not disassembled, will reduce its resource and increase fuel costs. The overrun can reach 1.5 l / 100 km.

Low-quality fuel contains additives that artificially increase the octane number.

The percentage of "real" gasoline or diesel in such fuel is below the norm, and it is sold for the same money.

Many car enthusiasts forget to check their trunk and carry heavy bags of things or a mountain of unnecessary tools for a particular trip for weeks.

The extra weight in the car increases the engine's fuel consumption, so regular “checking” in the trunk should become your habit.