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Fuel Saving Tips

March 24, 2022

Fuel Saving Tips-

 

Save gas and save money!

Aside from the cost of maintenance and upkeep, the cost of gas is one of the most expensive aspects of owning a vehicle. This price will, sadly, continue to climb in the future and as a result, you should try to conserve fuel however possible. You can save up to 38% on petrol by changing your driving habits and properly using and maintaining your vehicle. If you follow these guidelines and do routine maintenance, you will save real money at the pumps. Small changes in your driving habits might make a big difference. Here are some of the most simple and effective ways to save money on gas.

1.      Drive slower & smarter

The first and most effective technique to save gas is to drive slower. This is, without a doubt, the most challenging recommendation to follow as it is difficult to find the desire to drive 5 or 10 miles per hour slower than usual. However, the savings at the pump will be noticeable. Driving more slowly and smoothly will become second nature to you after a while, and you won't have to think about it.

Aggressive driving, fast acceleration, high cruising speed, and abrupt braking rather than coasting were found to be the greatest gas-guzzling factors in a real-world test by edmund.com. Drivers who adopt a "calm" driving style can save 33 to 38 percent on petrol, according to the study.

 

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Make Sure Your Tires Are Properly Inflated

 

Another simple but efficient approach to improve your vehicle's fuel efficiency is to ensure that your tires are properly inflated.

 

Even if your tires are only slightly underinflated, this can dramatically reduce your vehicle's fuel efficiency. When it comes to filling your tires, it's best to go as high as the manufacturer's recommendations allow. This information is normally located on a sticker on the driver's door jamb. Tires with more air in them makes vehicles more fuel-efficient in general.

 

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Schedule Routine Maintenance

 

Another option to save money at the pump is to have your vehicle serviced on a regular basis. You'll find that if you receive regular maintenance, especially on your vehicle's engine, you get better fuel efficiency. This is due to the fact that a well-tuned and well-maintained engine will perform better. This means it will be able to produce the same amount of power while using less gas. This is just one of the numerous reasons why you should keep to your vehicle's manufacturer's service plan. Your vehicle will be more efficient, smoother, more powerful, and cleaner if you do so. If your car is still under warranty, you must have it serviced according to the manufacturer's service schedule in order to keep the warranty valid. Annual servicing is also beneficial for older vehicles. Most manufacturers recommend that your vehicle is serviced at least once a year or every 12,000 miles, whichever comes first. However, this may vary depending on the type of vehicle, the topography (for instance if you live in an area that is hilly) and climate. Because of St. Lucia’s topography and climate most mechanics recommend that vehicle maintenance should be done every three months.

 

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Invest in vehicles that are fuel-efficient.

 

Buying a fuel-efficient vehicle is another way to save money on gasoline. These gas savers come at a low cost to the wallet. Fuel efficiency is one of the most important factors to consider when buying a new car because it affects your weekly operating costs. This is particularly alarming in light of current fuel prices, which are at all-time high and may continue to rise. A small variation in total miles-per-gallon rating might add up to a lot of money over the course of years of ownership.

 

Fuel efficient vehicles for  are as follows:

 

1.      2022 Mitsubishi Mirage

2.      2022 Hyundai Elantra

3.      Hyundai Creta

4.      Toyota Rav4  Hybrid

5.      Hyundai io

 

 

 

 

 

References

 

Hyundai, P. S. (2021). 5 Ways to Save Gasoline | Palm Springs HyundaiWww.palmspringshyundai.comhttps://www.palmspringshyundai.com/5-ways-to-save-gasoline.htm

 

Reed, P. (2008, March 12). We Test the Tips Part II - Edmunds.com. Edmunds. https://www.edmunds.com/fuel-economy/we-test-the-tips-part-ii.html

 

Reed, P. (2021, May 11). 5 Easy Ways to Save Money on Gas. NerdWallet. https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/loans/auto-loans/5-easy-ways-to-save-money-on-gas

 

Vincent, J. M. (2019, May 31). 24 Cars with the Best Gas Mileage. U.S. News & World Report; U.S. News & World Report. https://cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/cars-with-the-best-gas-mileage

 

Waring, H. (2021, November 17). Car service intervals explained: how often should you service your car? Auto Express. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/owning-car/356599/car-service-intervals-explained-how-often-should-you-service-your-car#:~:text=Most%20manufacturers%20recommend%20that%20your

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