6 rules for economical city driving

Every driver knows that driving around the city is a waste. Frequent stops, low engine speeds and hard braking all mean that we consume much more fuel than we would if we followed the basic principles of eco-driving. How to behave on city roads to save money? We advise!

What will you learn from this post?

• How to save fuel?
• Which driving style reduces fuel consumption?
• Why is engine braking worth it?
• Does regular engine oil change reduce fuel consumption?

Shortly speaking

Today everything is eco – eco food, eco lifestyle and eco… driving! If you notice not only an increase in fuel prices, but also that your car is burning a lot more than before, follow our tips. The right style of driving and caring for the condition of the car are issues that should not be neglected. They will help you to visit gas stations less often and enjoy the money saved.

Before you leave ...

Before you get in your car, you think that fuel price skyrocketed again? There is nothing to cheat - car maintenance is a bottomless piggy bank. Therefore, it is worth implementing basic principles of ecological driving. When to start? At first! As soon as you get behind the wheel, immediately start the engine and drive. Don't follow the old PRL rules mentioned earlier Starting the car, first you have to wait about a dozen seconds with the engine running. Modern cars are ready to hit the road immediately. So go right away and gradually increase engine speeddue to which the unit heats up faster than in a stationary state. Then, shift into the highest possible gear and keep the revs as low as possible, which will save you a lot of fuel.

Traffic analysis - predict!

Reckless driving wastes a lot of fuel. The traffic situation is easy to predict, especially if you are following a known route... Thanks to this you have a chance smooth ride, which means to fuel economy. What you need to remember? Do not rush will drive through a red light in a few seconds slow down suddenly – take your foot off the gas pedal and drive confidently. In most cases, this behavior results in the fact that instead of restarting at zero speed you will smoothly join traffic.

Keep also safe distance between vehicles. Standing in a traffic jam from bumper to bumper is not only the most common cause of accidents, but also greatly increases fuel consumption. You can't predict what the driver ahead of you will want to do - go straight or turn right. If you choose the latter option, you have no choice but to brake sharply if you don't save safe distance 30-50 m. This will give you the opportunity to slow down and then smoothly accelerate, without additional load on the engine.

Consistent speed is the key to success

Although urban roads rarely allow for breakneck speed, expressways and motorways are a real treat for all lovers of fast driving. Unfortunately neither the engine nor the fuel tank shares this joy. Therefore, if you do not want to feel too strongly the ever-increasing fuel prices, do not use all permitted speeds. Driving is enough for you 90-110 km / h By choosing this speed, you will gain a lot. First of all, you will avoid overtaking other carsresulting in a smoother ride. Secondly, speed of 120 km / h naturally accelerates fuel consumption, and this is definitely what you want to avoid. So remember that the best is always the enemy of the good and exercise in moderation and it will pay off quickly.

Brake the engine, save fuel

As the name suggests, it should brake along with the brakes. However, if you can avoid sudden stops of the vehicle and focus on a gradual decrease in speed, it's worth doing. Thereby the fuel supply is automatically shut off - to make it happen braking must be started no later than 1200 rpm. Beyond fuel savings you will also get more control over the vehiclewhich is especially important in winter, when the road surface is slippery and easy to carry.

Air conditioning, old tires, unnecessary luggage are the enemies of economy

Driving style is not the only factor affecting a car's fuel consumption. It is worth paying attention, for example, to using air conditionerwhich is often launched in the summer. Some drivers exaggerate and set the maximum air flownot realizing the consequences. First, it is uncomfortable situation for the body - this can cause a sore throat, chills in the ears and, in extreme cases, thermal shock. Second, it makes fuel from the tank is depleted much faster... Therefore, in hot weather, adjust the air conditioner to an average airflow rate, which will benefit both your wallet and your health.

You knew that worn out tires also adversely affect fuel economy? It's because low tire pressure not only leads to deformationbut also leads to a jump in fuel consumption to 10%. This is the fault of that the rolling resistance of the wheels increases. As you can see, if you want to save on replacing the necessary components, you will overpay elsewhere. In this case, at the gas station. Also remember that The more weight you have in the car, the faster you will empty the tank. Therefore, focus on minimalism and functionality and only take what you really need on your trip.

Take care of the car!

Worn parts in the car Oraz shortcomings they also have a direct negative impact on sustainable driving. What to search? First, on condition of air filters, candles Oraz ignition cables... They feed on fuel by slowing down the engine.

Also check that liquid temperature measuring sensorthe engine coolant reads the values ​​correctly. If it shows that it is lower than it actually is, drivers will take more fuel than necessary. Besides, it will still be useful engine control sensor, as well as air flow meter and nozzles. Any malfunction in their work will cost you a lot of fuel.

Remember that it also contains many regular engine oil change. Waste fluid significantly reduces the efficiency of the engine, which uses more fuel to maintain the same performance. Therefore, regularly add oil to the engine, and if you notice that it needs to be completely replaced, place a bid on a product of a well-known brand, for example. Castrol, Liquid Moly or shell... You will find them in the Nocar online store. Welcome!

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