28 Fuel Saving Tips for Car Owner

The current challenge faced by many people around the world is their expanding car fuel costs. Due to the rising global crude oil prices, it is inevitable that local fuel prices will rise as well. Because our vehicles are highly dependent on fossil fuel, the additional cost incurred to run a car is quite substantial. Here are the 28 fuel saving tips for car owner to help you minimize the burning hole in your pocket.

1. Slow down – just follow the speed limit.
2. Accelerate moderately.
3. Avoid extremely high speeds.
4. Don’t brake hard.
5. Maintaining a constant speed.
6. Turn off air conditioner – (only applicable at night).
7. Keep windows closed at high speed (of course with air-con on).
8. Set air conditioners to auto if available.
9. Keep the original – don’t upgrade your car with fancy rim or tire.
10. Reduce your car weight.
11. Check your tire pressure – at least once a month, in cool condition.
12. Inspect suspension and chassis parts for occasional misalignment.
13. Service vehicle regularly.
14. Avoid long idles – turn it off if it is going to be idle for more than 1 minute.
15. Place gear into neutral position when waiting at traffic light.
16. Warming up engine is not necessary.
17. Buy fuel during coolest time of day – early morning or late evening is the best.
18. When filling up, don’t squeeze the trigger of the nozzle to the fastest mode.
19. Fill up when your tank is half full.
20. Use credit card with fuel rebate.
21. Never fill gas tank past the first “click” of fuel nozzle, if nozzle is automatic.
22. Think ahead when approaching hills. If you accelerate, do it before you reach the hill, not while you’re on it.
23. Look further to anticipate obstacle – don’t tailgate.
24. Park at shaded car park – save your air-con.
25. No unnecessary external accessories.
26. Plan ahead by combining your errands into one trip.
27. Plan your trips so you go out during less-congested times of day.
28. Use cruise control only on flat road.