1. Take care of your car's engine:
Proper care of your engine is key to improving its performance. A
poorly maintained engine may burn fuel less efficiently and use more fuel to power the car, leading
to lower fuel efficiency. Avoid harsh handling and make sure to never skip scheduled services.
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2. Shift gears correctly:
Erratic acceleration, or sudden bursts of acceleration, can negatively impact
a car's fuel efficiency. When the driver accelerates quickly or erratically, the car's engine has to work
harder and use more fuel to generate the additional power for the needed acceleration. Instead, try
to gradually accelerate and drive at higher gears to improve your car's average. For example, driving
at around 80 km per hour in fifth gear (for most cars) can result in more efficient fuel consumption.
3. Reduce the car load:
One easy way to increase car performance is to not overload it. The heavier
your car is, the more power the engine will need to exert to move it. Remove heavy or bulky items
from the car's trunk to keep the weight down.
4. Check air conditioner usage:
Running your air conditioner constantly, especially on high on hot
days, can reduce your car's average by about 30%. To save on fuel, try driving with the windows
down or switch just the blower on when the weather is pleasant.
5. Maintain correct air pressure in tyres:
Low tyre pressure increases resistance, making the engine
work harder to move the car. Check your tyres weekly using a tyre pressure gauge and make sure
they have the correct air pressure. Incorrect air pressure can compromise your car's mileage and fuel
efficiency.