How to Turn Your Car Into a Fuel-Efficient One

​There is no need to convert to a hybrid nor is there a need to buy a subcompact econo-box in case you are bothered by the rising price of gas. Your car actually can save as much as 30 percent more fuel if you know how to do proper maintenance of the car and if you perform it regularly. These are some tips on how you can make your car use its fuel more efficiently.

​Check the Tire Pressure and the Hose
Always make it a point to have a monthly check-up of your tire pressure. Tires that are under-inflated tend to burn a greater amount of fuel. Also, at the pump, you should make sure to keep the hose inside the tank. Do this until the pump shuts off. Take care to let out all the fuel through the nozzle. You can expect as much as ¼ of a cup from the hose. 

Have Full Control of the Vehicle
You can resort to cruise control whenever it is necessary. This can help you save as much as 6 percent in terms of fuel especially along the highway. Clean up battery cables that are corroded so that they can make the alternator work harder for a greater amount of gas. Also, do not leave the vehicle idle longer than 60 seconds. Idling may use up as much as one gallon of gas for just an hour. Not to mention, it can pump dangerous CO2 into the air.

Have Regular Check-ups and Replacements
Have the air filter replaced at a minimum of the number of times indicated in the owner's manual. This is especially true if you always drive along dust and smoke. Also, have the engine regularly checked. There are no more tune-ups anymore especially when you have to replace the oxygen sensor, spark plugs, and filters for air and fuel.

Drive Correctly
You can turn your car into a fuel-efficient vehicle if you learn to drive at 60 km/h but do so in the highest possible gear. If you drive too fast in lower gears, you will end up consuming as much as 45 percent more gas than is necessary. Also, drive smoothly, and do not use heavy braking. This practice can reduce wear and tear as well as unnecessary fuel consumption. In addition, try to drive steadily and avoid tailgating as much as you can. If you find your left foot rested on the brake pedal during the drive, then it can wear down your car components because of the mechanical drag that this habit brings about.

Some Final Words
There are many more tips to turn your car into an engine that runs on gas efficiently. You must use the right octane gas for your car, and you must take care to avoid revving the engine especially a few moments before you try to switch it off. This is one of the most wasteful habits when it comes to dealing with your car fuel. Besides, what you need is an auto insurance policy in order to take better care of your now fuel-efficient car. 

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