Fuel prices have recently risen by more than 40 percent for high octane gasoline 92, which may force many to use low octane gasoline or even give up driving their cars.
\nHowever, there are ways you can reduce fuel consumption and lessen the impact of the recent inflation:<\/p>\n
1- Close the windows when on highways:
\nWhen the car windows are open, the air resistance of the vehicle is strong. So when you exceed the speed of 80 kilometers per hour, close the windows; this\u00a0improves vehicle dynamics and resistance to air and reduces fuel consumption by 4 to 5 percent.<\/p>\n
2- Replace the air filter:
\nMost car manufacturers recommend replacing the air filter every 20,000 kilometers. Doing so\u00a0helps improve combustion efficiency by allowing clean air to enter the engine.
\nDirty air filters introduce impurities and dust into the engine, which leads to higher fuel consumption. Changing old filters improves fuel consumption by about 3 percent.<\/p>\n
3- Reduce weight in the car:
\nGet rid of all unnecessary items in the trunk and glove compartment; every 40 kg added to the car\u2019s weight results in 1 percent extra fuel consumption.<\/p>\n
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4- Avoid extended periods in first & second gears:
\nIt seems impossible, but try to avoid being at a standstill for too long. The amount of fuel consumed by manual transmission cars in first & second gear speeds is approximately 20 percent higher than when in the third and fourth speeds, and 35 percent higher than when in fifth gear.<\/p>\n
5- Close the air conditioning:
\nIf your speed is less than 80 kilometers per hour, turn off the car\u2019s air conditioning, or at least set it on \u2018low\u2019.<\/p>\n
6- Maintain tire pressure:
\nCheck the car guide and adjust your tires to the optimum pressure. Uncontrolled tire pressure can cause 5 percent extra fuel consumption.<\/p>\n
7- Check the spark plugs:
\nChange the spark plugs when needed;\u00a0\u00a0maintaining the safety of the car\u2019s spark\u00a0improves combustion efficiency and reduces fuel consumption by 1 percent.<\/p>\n
8- Reduce braking:
\nTry to reduce how often you hit the brakes and maintain a constant acceleration rate, avoiding strong pressure on the accelerator.
\nMoving from a standstill to acceleration\u00a0mode consumes a large amount of fuel. The sudden change in movement\u00a0makes the car burn more fuel.<\/p>\n
9- Close the fuel tank cover:
\nGasoline is a volatile liquid and evaporates easily; make sure the fuel tank\u00a0cap\/door is tightly closed.<\/p>\n
10- Use cruise control on highways:
\nIf you drive an automatic transmission car, use the cruise control (aka speed control) option when on highways. This gives speed stability, which means the car\u2019s acceleration won\u2019t lead to consumption of extra\u00a0fuel.<\/p>\n
11- Stop warming up your car:
\nIn modern vehicles that rely on the fuel injection system, the car\u2019s engine does not need to be warmed up \u2014 something usually done in colder months. Warming the engine\u00a0wastes a good amount of fuel depending on how long you leave it for. You only need to wait 30 seconds after starting the engine before you begin driving\u2013 just enough time to fasten your seat-belt.<\/p>\n
12- Use your car only when necessary:
\nFinally, the best way to reduce your fuel consumption is to simply stop driving. If your destination is within walking distance, walk. A little too far for you? Get there on a bicycle. Going to work? Carpool with a co-worker that lives nearby. This will both save you money and\u00a0improve your health.<\/p>\n
(Egypt Independent)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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