top 10 tips for saving fuel

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TOP 10 TIPS FOR SAVING FUEL

TIP 1

USE F2020 FUEL SAVER

TIP 2DRIVE SMOOTHLY, INCREASE YOUR SPEEDGRADUALLY.

Avoid harsh braking and heavy acceleration.

TIP 3

CHANGE GEAR BETWEEN 2000 AND 2500 RPM

But avoid causing engine to labor by staying in a lower gearif going with a heavy load or going up a steep hill. By doingthis fuel efficiency may increase as much as 20%.

TIP 4CHECK YOUR TYRE PRESSURE

Under inflated tyre is one of the most commonly ignoredcauses of poor fuel economy. Tyre lose air due to time(about 1 psi per month) and temperature (1 psi for every 10degree drop); under inflated tyre have more rollingresistance, which means you need to use more fuel to keepyour car moving. Buy a reliable tyre gauge and check yourtyre at least once a month. Be sure to check them when theyare cold, since driving the car warms up the tyre along withthe air inside them, which increase pressure and give afalsely high reading. Use the inflation pressure shown in theowners manual or on the data plate in the drivers dow jam.A single tyre under inflated by 2 psi, increase fuelconsumption by 1%. Therefore if all tyres were underinflated by 2 psi fuel consumption would increase by 4%.


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TIP 5

ENSURE YOUR VEHICLE HAS THE PROPER SIZED TYRESMany vehicle have alloys fitted in place of the standard rimsthat the vehicle was originally fitted with often these alloysaccommodate under tyres. And the wider the tyre the morefuel it takes to make and keep moving on the road surface.

TIP 6USE AIR-CONDITIONING ONLY WHEN NECESSARY

When its on the vehicle will consume extra fuel (by about20%)

TIP 7KEEP WINDOWS CLOSE WHEN TRAVELLING AT HIGHSPEED.

The more outside air coming-in through windows then themore drag hence increased fuel consumption (by up to10%).

TIP 8TURN YOUR VEHICLE OFF WHEN IT IS NOT MOVING

Such as in a traffic jam or at a railway crossing.

TIP 9CLEAR YOUR CAR OUT OF ANY UNNECESSARY WEIGHT

Extra weight increases fuel consumption.

TIP 10REMOVED UN-USED ROOF RACKS and LUGGAGECARRIERS


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Un-used roof racks and luggage carriers create drag thatincrease fuel consumption and extra emissions.

BONUS TIPS

1. CHECK YOUR AIR FILTER

A dirty air filter restricts the airflow into the engine, whichharms performance and economy. Air filter are easy tochange; remove the filter and hold it up to the sun. If youcant see light coming through it, you need a new one.

2. USE A REPUTABLE GARAGE WHEN PURCHASINGFUEL

Purchase good quality fuel Many observe that purchasingfuel from larger garages (i.e. supermarket chain garages)give better mileage per tank and smoother engine running.

3. AVOID HIGH SPEEDS

As your speed increases, your aerodynamic drag increases.Driving 62 mph (100 km/h) vs. 75mph (120 km/h) will reducefuel consumption by about 15%.

How much extra fuel consumption may be using if youre notfollowing on fuel saving tips.

Example chart only.Average PotentialMPG Based onManufacturersrecommendations

45 mpg Average Potential%100%

Driving Hushly- 9 mpg 20%


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speeding up andharsh brakingUsing Air-conditioning

9 mpg 20%

Soft tyre-overall 4tyres 10 psi. Belowrecommended.

2.25 mpg 5%

Windows openedat high speeds

4.5 mpg 10%

High Speed 75mph vs. 62 mph

6.75 mpg 15%

TOTAL 31.5 mpgIf you committing all these fuel consumption sins you couldbe loosing up to 70% fuel efficiency based on above chartthats a loss of 31.5 mpg.

In terms of money based on a weekly mileage of 500 milesyou could potentially be loosing the following:

Average tank size =12gallon

Average cost per gallon (as of June 2010) =5.60 stg

Total cost to fill tank = 67.20 stg

Average tank should do 45 mpg x 12 gallons =540 miles

Therefore if all above fuel consumption sins were committed your carmight only

be doing 13.5mpg. Based on your vehicle doing 45 mpg

The yearly cost of doing 500 miles per week x 52 weeks = 26000Miles.

Should be 26000 miles 45mpg = 577.77 gallons


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577.77 gallons x 5.60 = 3,235.55 stg per annum

Based on your vehicle doing 13.5 mpg (30% efficiency)

The yearly cost of doing 500 miles a week x 52 weeks = 26000 miles

Would be 26000 miles 13 mpg = 1925.93 gallons

1925.93 gallons x 5.60 = 10,785.21 stg per annum

Money wasted on fuel consumption by committing above fuelconsumption sins to their fully capacity on a year round basis would be

10,785.21Less 3,235.55

_________________ 7,549.66 Money wasted on fuel

consumptionPotential fuel saving chart when considering whether or notto purchase a new car

A B C D E F

Car MPG Ave. YearlyMileage Ave. Gallonper year

Ave. cost

per gallon(J une2010)

TotalAnnual fuel

Cost

Current Car 30 25000 833.33 5.60 4,666.67

New Car 60 25000 416.67 5.60 2,333.33

2,333.33Potential Total Annual Savings=

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