As a female driver who needs to drive every day, I know that saving fuel is not only to save costs, but also to protect the environment and take care of my car. After years of driving experience, I have summarized the following 7 fuel-saving tips, I hope it will help you.
1. Warm-up and slow-down
Every time I start the car, I wait about 30 seconds for the car to complete its self-test and warm up. After that, the gear is slowed down for 2-3 minutes to allow the engine and various components to gradually enter the working state. This not only reduces mechanical wear, but also reduces fuel consumption in the initial phase.
2. Choose the right time to refuel and reduce the burden
When I refuel, I choose when the temperature is relatively low in the morning and evening, because this is when the gasoline is denser and I can add more oil. In addition, I regularly clean up the debris and unnecessary heavy objects in the car to reduce the overall weight of the vehicle and thus reduce fuel consumption.
3. Turn on the energy-saving mode
I have an ECO button on my car, which is the switch for the energy saving mode. While driving, I press this button and let the car automatically adjust the engine and transmission parameters to achieve the best fuel economy.
4. Adjust the tire pressure
The right tire pressure has a direct impact on fuel consumption. I adjust the tyre pressure according to the season, keeping it at 2.5 bar in the winter and 2.3 bar in the summer. This not only ensures a safe ride, but also reduces the friction between the tires and the ground, reducing fuel consumption.
5. Speed control on the highway
When driving on the highway, I try to keep my speed at around 100 km/h. This speed not only ensures driving efficiency, but also avoids the additional fuel consumption caused by overspeeding.
6. Drive at a constant speed
On a daily basis, I try to keep driving at a constant speed and avoid accelerations and braking. Not only does this make my ride smoother, but it also reduces fuel consumption.
7. Overtaking skills
When I need to overtake, I release the throttle to slow down a little bit, and then I press the accelerator deeply to accelerate to overtake. This avoids the increase in fuel consumption caused by hard acceleration and ensures a safe overtaking process.
The above is my fuel saving cheats, although they are all small details, but if you stick to it for a long time, you will find that the fuel consumption has really decreased. Hope these tips help!