Beware of fuel filling scams - Use this trick to avoid going broke
07.12.2016
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Every visit to the gas station makes the driver`s wallet noticeably thinner. After several such expensive fuel purchases, every car owner asks themselves: how to save money on gas? Buying cheap fuel isn`t the way out, as it can cause serious damage to the car.
Continuation of the article  Photo: takprosto.cc How to save on gas 1. Keep your car in good condition Get your technical inspection on time, because every car defect increases fuel consumption, for example, a worn engine increases consumption by up to 20%.  Photo: takprosto.cc 2. Get rid of excess weight in the car If there`s an additional roof rack on your car, think if you need it every day. It`s worth getting rid of extra weight and saving 10% on fuel consumption.  Photo: takprosto.cc 3. Use the most economical driving mode If your car has an eco or winter mode, don`t forget to use it. Driving at a moderate speed can save fuel consumption by 30%.  Photo: takprosto.cc 4. Monitor tire pressure Low tire pressure increases fuel consumption by about 3%. Overinflated tires can also lead to unpleasant consequences like burst tires.  Photo: takprosto.cc 5. Keep windows closed and turn off the air conditioner Few know that open windows while driving over 50 km/h increase fuel consumption by 8%. Using the air conditioner also hits the wallet, increasing fuel consumption by 15%.  Photo: takprosto.cc 6. Turn off the engine if waiting exceeds 1 minute Try to avoid traffic jams, as idling for 1 hour is equivalent to driving 60 km on the highway at 80 km/h.  Photo: takprosto.cc 7. Don`t warm up the engine for 10-15 minutes Prolonged car warming is unnecessary fuel consumption. For driving, it`s enough when the temperature gauge needle moves. At that moment, you can start driving slowly.  Photo: takprosto.cc 8. Turn off everything unnecessary in the car Don`t forget to turn off extra lights in the car, and use fog lights only when necessary. This saves fuel consumption by 5-10%.  Photo: takprosto.cc 9. Fill the car with only quality fuel Don`t give in to temptation and buy cheap alternatives to quality fuel. This will protect you from serious car damage in the future.  Photo: takprosto.cc 10. It`s worth buying a trip computer This valuable assistant will teach you to economize and help reduce fuel consumption by up to 10%. Liked what you saw? Recommend to friends Next post
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