Fuel :(

| Sunday, March 13, 2005

As your speed increases, your aerodynamic drag increases in an exponential fashion. Driving 62 mph (100 km/h) vs 75 mph (120 km/h) will reduce fuel consumption by about 15%.

Windows open, especially at highway speeds, increase drag and result in decreased fuel economy of up to 10%.

By anticipating the traffic and applying slow steady acceleration and braking, fuel economy may increase by as much as 20%.

Keep tire air pressure at the level recommended by your vehicle manufacturer. A single tire under inflated by 2 PSI, increases fuel consumption by 1%.

Proper maintenance avoids poor fuel economy related to dirty air filters, old spark plugs or low fluid levels.

Maintaining a constant speed over long distances often saves gas.

2 comments:

  1. Useful tips....When gas price is so high

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  2. The way it is going..I may need to get a part time job just so that I can pay my gas dues :)

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