Gas Saving Tips and Strategies
Kenneth Tang
With fuel prices almost hitting US$150 a barrel, who wouldn't want to save gas money ?
These days, oil price is hurting us very badly. It is not unusual to see prices at gas stations adjusted upwards for more than 10 times since the beginning of this year. In Malaysia, the Prime Minister's political position is compromised when the petrol prices shoot up by 40 percent overnight
So, how exactly can we save mony on fuel, gas or petrol ?
Having driven cars for almost 30 years, I found the following to help save gas money.
1) Travel light The heavier the car, the more gas it consumes. Things that are not used on a daily basis should be not left in the car. For example, I have seen many golf enthusiast their their golf clubs in the car but they only use it weekly or fortnightly.
2) Air conditioning This consumes high power. When waiting for someone, switch off the air conditioner. This gives substantial savings.
3) Tyres Make sure tyres are not over or under inflated. A reading of 220 to 230 kPa is optimal. In addition, rotate and realign tyres for every 10000 km travelled.
4) Plan you route Plan your route to get the shortest distance. In cities, however, avoid streets with heavy conjestion as the car also consumes fuel in idle time or while waiting at traffic lights.
5) Schedule If possible, choose to travel in non peak hours to avoid traffic congestion. A smoothe flow help to optimize fuel consumption
6) Drive at optimal speed Travel at consistent speed. When accelerating, do not exceed 250rpm. While the acceleration rate is slower, any value higher than this will actually consume unnecessary fuel
7) Use 95 octane Buy 95 octane fuel instead of 98 octane fuel. Practically, the milage you get is about the same but 98 octane cost much higher. So, you optimize your savings by switching to 95 octane fuel.
To get more tips and strategies to save gas money and save fuel money, please visit http://www.SaveCarGas.com
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About The Author
Kenneth Tang researches ways to give motorists tips and strategies to save gas and save fuel. He shares more of his methods at http://www.SaveCarGas.com
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