Fuel Saving Tips

Some handy tips to help you save your fuel:
1. Keep Tires Properly Checked and Inflated
The best way to measure your car’s tire pressure is when they are cold and keep tire air pressure at the level recommended by your vehicle’s owner’s manual. Remember also to check for cuts, cracks, wears on your tires and make sure you rotate your tires regularly to make sure they’re not out-of-round for optimum performance. Noting that a single tire that is under inflated by 2 PSI would increase your fuel consumption by 1%.
2. Keep Windows Closed Especially at High Speeds
Opened windows, especially at highway speeds would increase air drag and result in decreased fuel economy of up to 10%.
3. Do Not Warm Up your Engine
The engine warm up faster and lubricate better if drive off immediately at low speed after starting your car.
4. Do Not Start and Stop Engine Needlessly
Allowing car engine to idle for one minute would consume the same amount of fuel when the engine is started.
5. Give Up your Second Vehicle
One of the best ways to reduce vehicle costs and GHGs is to give up the second vehicle (the older one) you have at home.
6. Think Ahead when Approaching Hills
When approaching hills, accelerate before you reach the hill, not while you're on it.