How to Save Gasoline

For the everyday car user, being wise and frugal when it comes to gasoline consumption is a responsibility that would not only save cash, but also help conserve energy. And so, here are some tips on how to save on gasoline.

One tip is to not to use the pedals as a foot rest. Most drivers rest their foot on the floor board pedals while driving, and this causes a mechanical “drag” on components. Because of that, drivers get robbed of little amounts of gasoline and not know it. Another tip is to plan trips beforehand: take roads that are shorter and straighter, and avoid those that are rough and dirty. Dirt and gravel cause more effort for a car to move on, and this costs drivers of up to 30% of their gas mileage. Another niftier trick is to drive at the average speed with the stoplight in mind. Traveling at a steady speed boosts a driver’s chances of getting a green light all the way, since stoplights are timed for a driver’s motoring advantage. And when it comes to parking, avoid using reverse gear maneuvers because it takes more time and consumes more gas compared with parking and leaving through forward gear maneuvers.

And of course, one of the most basic tips is constant vehicle maintenance and parts replacements. This not only saves gas, but also maintains vehicle performance.  Inspecting the suspension and chassis parts for misalignments or checking fuel injection system components ensure engine efficiency less drag for the vehicle. Also, removing excess weight from a vehicle (such as extra tires and other parts that cause unnecessary load) could add to a car’s horsepower and thus improve fuel economy and engine performance.

However small, obvious, and mundane they may be, doing these “little” things would not only answer the question on how to save gas, but it also answer and prevent troubles on car performance and maintenance. With this, drivers can fully enjoy every drop of gasoline pumped into the vehicle. And so, keep the little things in mind, and save up on gas.