2024-03-02 20:46:06
The constant increase in fuel prices became a concern for drivers. But reducing spending is possible to some extent. It is only important to incorporate some habits that, although they involve small modifications in use, make a difference in terms of total spending.
First of all, it is important to keep in mind that fuel consumption will be higher in urban areas due to the use of constant gears. Therefore, driving at a constant speed promotes greater savings. However, this is not always possible.
Tips to save fuel
Anticipate traffic. Pay attention to traffic around you and anticipate stops to reduce the need to brake suddenly.
Upshift as soon as possible. Shifting to a higher gear, whenever possible or when the vehicle demands it, will reduce fuel use.
Turn off the engine when stopped. If the stop will last for a few minutes, it is advisable to turn off the engine to stop operation and consumption.
Check the tires. It is important to control the tire pressure since driving with a lower pressure than indicated causes consumption to increase by 2% in urban areas and 4% in interurban areas.
Avoid unnecessary loads. It is not advisable to leave things in the trunk or in the back seat. If they are not essential or you are not going to use them, reducing weight will make you use less gasoline or diesel.
Open the windows. In urban areas, it is advisable to ventilate with the windows down, if the temperature allows it. Putting the air at a low speed will make the engine work harder.
Use the air conditioning. In areas where you travel at high speeds, it is advisable to use the air conditioning instead of lowering the windows because this affects the aerodynamics of the car in motion.
