Tips For Saving Fuel

[Chalupa]

Source: Consumer Reports Magazine

April 2004

Tips for saving fuel
A few simple suggestions to keep costs in check

With gas prices approaching $2.00, drivers can benefit from many different strategies to save fuel. The obvious first step is buying a fuel-efficient car.

To get the best fuel economy, choosing a four-cylinder engine rather than a V6, or a V6 rather than a V8, is usually the way to go. Small, light cars tend to be more miserly with fuel than larger vehicles. Consumer Reports' monthly road tests include our fuel-economy measurements for city and highway driving and for overall driving and we list the most fuel efficient cars that we have tested on our Web site. You can also visit the EPA's Web site, http://www.fueleconomy.gov to find data on fuel-efficient cars.

However, once you've bought a vehicle, you can even go farther for less money if you follow these tips:

No loitering. Don't let the engine run at idle any longer than necessary. After starting the car in the morning, begin driving right away; don't let it sit and "warm up" for several minutes. An engine actually warms up faster while driving. With most gasoline engines, it's more efficient to turn off the engine than to idle for any longer than 30 seconds.

Easy does it. Driving smoothly and steadily makes the best use of your fuel. If you can, avoid hard acceleration or braking. Once up to speed, maintain a steady pace in top gear. Varying your speed a lot wastes fuel. A vehicle's gas mileage decreases rapidly at speeds above 60 mph. Smooth acceleration, cornering, and braking not only save fuel but also extend the life of the engine, transmission, brakes, and tires.

It's a drag. At highway speeds, more than 50 percent of engine power goes to overcoming aerodynamic drag. Try not to add to the drag by carrying things on top of your vehicle. A loaded roof rack can decrease a car's fuel efficiency by 5 percent. Even driving with empty ski racks wastes gas. In addition, if you have air conditioning, use it only when you really need it. Running the air conditioner robs power from the engine and uses additional fuel.

Stay warm. An engine runs most inefficiently when it's cold. It not only uses more fuel but also creates the most exhaust emissions and suffers the most wear. Avoid many short, separate trips--and unnecessary cold starts--by combining as many errands as possible into one trip.

Getting regular. If your car specifies regular fuel, don't buy premium under the mistaken belief that your engine will benefit. Most cars are designed to run just fine on regular gasoline. Furthermore, many cars that recommend premium fuel also run well on regular. Check your owner's manual to find out if your engine is designed to handle either grade. And consider buying off-brand gasoline, which is most often identical to what is sold at franchised gas stations.

Watch the tires. Keep your tires properly inflated. Underinflated tires require more energy to roll, which not only wastes fuel but also wears the tires faster. According to the EPA, a tire that is underinflated by only 2 pounds per square inch can cause a 1 percent increase in fuel consumption. Underinflated tires can also build up excess heat, which can lead to tire failure. Check your vehicle's tire pressures at least once a month, when the tires are cold. Also, check the tires before and after long road trips. The recommended tire pressure is found on a label inside the car--usually in a door jamb or inside the glove-box lid.

Stay tuned. The fuel consumption that's posted on new-car window stickers is based on a well-tuned and properly maintained vehicle. Running a car in subpar mechanical condition can dramatically lower that figure. A poorly maintained engine can cut gas mileage by 10 to 20 percent. A clogged air filter alone can cause up to a 10 percent increase in fuel consumption. Be sure to follow the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual, and act promptly if you sense any unusual sounds, smells, or vibrations.

[Demonium]

yg gua tahu sih :

jgn bejek gas secara buru2 / mendadak
jgn ngerem mendadak juga
jgn di modif

kalo pengen lebih irit lagi, jgn di pake mobilnya
sekian

[baronfh]

Tambahan...

Keep engine rpms in 2000-2500 for gasoline, 1700-2300 for diesel.

Accelerate briskly, get to the top gear as soon as possible without straining the engine.

Maintain cruising speed as long as possible.

Let off the accelerator pedal long before you reach instersection with a traffic light. Let the momentum of your vehicle do the work for you. Brake only when neccesary... awas nabrak ya...

[Chalupa]

Brake only when neccesary...

..........when necessary? kaya misalnya pas ada cewe cakep [cencored] lewat? hmmmm, saran yg sangat bagus!

[pinoh_boy]

hahahahahaha, lucu juga. Kalau bencong yang lewat gimana? Senggol pantatnya aja ya.

[Chalupa]

jangan....................entar dia terangsang berabe, mobil loe bisa di-hump ama dia.

[bunbun]

perpindahan gear di kisaran rpm 3000-4500 bagus gak?

[Equalizer]

Tambahan...

Keep engine rpms in 2000-2500 for gasoline, 1700-2300 for diesel.

Accelerate briskly, get to the top gear as soon as possible without straining the engine.

tips buat irit bensin yaa
kalo lagi pengen narik mah tarik aja manggggggggggg

[Demonium]

bener
kalo sserba di irit2, ntar nyetirnya jadi kesiksa

[uhuk2]

Klu dipikir2 masuk akal juga, sama halnya dgn menggunakan tombol eco, krn butuh power lebih, gas di injak lebih dalem dari seharusnya. Hasilnya malah jadi boros

[ChZ]

Klu dipikir2 masuk akal juga, sama halnya dgn menggunakan tombol eco, krn butuh power lebih, gas di injak lebih dalem dari seharusnya. Hasilnya malah jadi boros

Saudara uhuk2,

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Bila hal ini berlanjut akan kami pertimbangkan untuk memberikan warning kepada anda.

Terima kasih.

[coklatMetalik]

Om, nanya serius nih

"Keep engine rpms in 2000-2500 for gasoline, 1700-2300 for diesel."

Salahsatu supir saya seneng banget pake gigi tinggi. Pindah gigi di RPM 2000. alhasil 30an kmph udh masuk gear 4, RPM mesin jd cuma main di 1500-2000. Apakah ini ada efek buruknya (selain kalo nyalip jd kurang tenaga)?
(Mobil Kisul EFI)

Note: Kalo emg gk berkenan ini trit bangkit lagi boleh post saya dihapus aja

[uhuk2]

Okay sir.