17 Effective Tips For Using Less Gasoline.
Do you want to consume less gasoline in the car and save money?
Everyone is looking to reduce their gas mileage. It's important to go on vacation!
Yes, but how can you use less gas?
Here are 17 tips to save 20% gas right away:
1. Avoid the throttle
The trick is to ride smoothly, calmly.
That is to say by avoiding throwing the accelerator or braking.
Accelerate slowly when the light turns green. And brake gradually when it turns red.
This behavior can save you up to 20% fuel depending on your car model.
Also avoid always wanting to overtake other cars.
The aim is to maintain a constant speed to consume less gasoline.
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2. Avoid climbing too high in the towers
Shift into high gear as soon as 2,000 rpm (diesel engine) or from 2,500 rpm (petrol engine).
The objective is to avoid staying between 3000 and 3500 revolutions because the engine consumes much more.
To know the number of revolutions per minute, take a look at the tachometer on your dashboard.
It displays the engine speed. The less you climb in the towers, the less gasoline or diesel you consume.
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3. Anticipate traffic
Look far ahead to anticipate traffic. Especially in the city.
Why ? Because it's the best way toanticipate a traffic light that turns red or a pedestrian crossing.
This prevents unnecessary acceleration and braking.
As a result, you consume less gasoline because your speed is more stable.
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4. Switch off the engine when stationary
The rule is simple: if you do a stop longer than 1 minute, switch off the ignition.
Do not let the engine run unnecessarily.
To make a phone call, consult a map, change passengers or if you are stuck in a traffic jam, switch off the engine.
Unlike old cars, new engines are much more efficient and withstand untimely stops very well.
And if you have a Start and Go device that cuts the engine when stopped, even better! The car does it on its own.
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5. Shift gears quickly
As soon as you accelerate (slowly), shift gears as quickly as possible.
The objective is to drive as much as possible at low revs. Why ?
Because in 4th or 5th, you consume less fuel.
Even in the city at 50 km / h, try to ride in 4th, or even 5th, rather than 3rd.
Above all, don't get stuck in 1st. Pass the second as quickly as possible.
The same goes for the following gears, quickly change up gear in order to drive at low revs.
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6. Downshift rather than brake
Whether in town near a traffic light or on the road, think about downshift rather than brake.
Using the engine brake saves fuel.
Here too, the objective is to anticipate traffic in order to have time to react and brake quietly by downshifting.
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7. Avoid leaving the air conditioning always on.
In summer, air conditioning comes in handy. The downside is that you easily get used to leaving it on.
Result: we forget to turn it off even when it's not hot. We get in the car and the air conditioning is already on.
Remember to cut it as soon as possible andswitch off when getting out of the car. In town, it's 30% savings instantly! On the road, it is more than 15%.
And if it's really hot, don't put it too low. Otherwise you are pulling even more on the engine. 23 ° C is enough to feel good.
To have an idea, count 5 ° C less compared to the outside temperature.
Last advice, avoid turning on the air conditioning fully at start-up. It is only effective after a few minutes.
If it is very hot, it is best to ventilate the interior of the car first by opening all the doors, including the boot.
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8. Use cruise control
Do you have sporty driving?
Then cruise control can save you gasoline. Notably on expressways and highways.
But once you have a thrifty and smooth ride, it will be best to turn it off at times. Especially on the climbs and descents.
Indeed, on climbs, it is better to reduce your speed so as not to strain the engine.
And for descents, it is better to let go of the accelerator to let yourself go down.
The governor keeps the same speed even when going up and down.
As a result, it accelerates uphill to keep the same speed. It is the same concern for the descents.
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9. Do not use neutral on descents.
Contrary to popular belief, the use of neutral in descent does not allow to consume less gasoline.
Why ? Because technically the engine continues to consume fuel to maintain its idle speed.
Whereas if you use the engine brake, the engine consumes nothing.
This is true for descents but also when traffic slows down.
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10. Close the windows
On the highway, do not leave one or more windows open. The same goes for the sunroof.
Why ? Because your car loses in aerodynamics. As a result, you consume 5% more gasoline.
If you are hot, prefer to use the air conditioning at a reasonable temperature.
On the other hand in town at low speed, you can leave the windows open because this has no impact on consumption.
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11. Drive at 120 km / h
On the motorway, drive at 120 km / h instead of 130.
Why ? Because you immediately save 1 liter of gasoline every 100 km. Not bad is not it ?
Afraid of being late? Do not panic ! A journey of 100 km only lasts 4 min more.
Another example, a Paris - Lyon at 120 km / h lasts only 18 minutes more.
Convinced? So think about reducing your speed by 10 km / h both on the highway and on the road.
You save 20% gasoline on every trip.
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12. Drive with properly inflated tires.
Did you know that driving with under-inflated tires increases your fuel consumption by 4%?
And that's not all. Under-inflated, tires wear out faster. As a result, you have to buy more often.
So check your tire pressure every month or every 500 km.
Also remember to add between 0.2 and 0.3 bar more than the pressure recommended by the manufacturer.
Especially if your car is loaded well and you have planned to make a long trip.
Properly inflated tires allow better handling and more efficient braking.
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13. Empty your safe
If you want to save gas easily, empty your trunk of all unnecessary items.
Why ? Because the heavier your car, the more gasoline you use.
There are surely things that you carry everywhere but which are useless.
In addition to the trunk, also take a look in the glove box, in the door storage, in the rear seat and on the rear shelf.
It is done ? Well done ! You have just saved 15% of gasoline :-).
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14. Remove the roof rack
Have you been carrying around an empty roof gallery for 1 week?
Get out of the car now and get it off right away!
Why ? Because the gallery decreases aerodynamics of your car.
Consequence: it makes you consume 10% more on the motorway. It is a simple gesture to reduce your gasoline consumption.
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15. Use a GPS
Whether for a long or short trip, consider using a GPS.
A GPS calculates the shortest route, but that's not all. It allows you toto avoid traffic jams and roadworks. Very convenient in town.
And no excuses. Today GPS is everywhere. Directly integrated into the car dashboard and even on your smartphone.
And if you don't have a GPS, the prices have become affordable. You can find a good GPS on the Internet for less than $ 60.
Don't want to buy a GPS? No worries. You can use Mappy or Google Maps to print out the best route.
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16. Clean the air filter
A simple cleaning of the air filter can save you 10% of gasoline. That is € 100 every 10,000 km.
Don't know how to clean the air filter? It is not very complicated.
The proof with this explanatory video:
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17. Find the cheapest station
The price differences between gas stations can be quite large.
To refuel, do not choose a station at random.
Find the cheapest one near you without leaving your sofa!
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