Fuel Savings Tips

1. Check tire pressure each month. Under inflated tires reduce fuel efficiency by 2% for every pound under inflated. Under inflation also causes premature tire wear.
2. Switch off all power consuming accessories before switching on the ignition so as to minimize battery load during the next start.
3. Drive slow and steady. Drive between 45-55 kph. The faster you drive, the more wind resistance the vehicle will face. If you speed above 60 kph, you will waste the petrol. Tests have shown that you can get up to 40% extra mileage at 45-55 kph as against 80 kph. (This will be frustrating to all our dear Malaysian drivers, but heck, isn’t this all about petrol saving tips? We shouldn’t all travel around at 55 kph, but if you reduce the speed by even a small amount the rewards are substantial.)
4. Accelerate gently, brake gradually and avoid stops when driving. Gunning engines, quickly accelerating, and abrupt stops all waste fuel. If you do find yourself in stop and go traffic, try to maintain a crawl; when approaching hills or steep slopes, accelerate before the hill. Accelerating once on the slope will consume much more gas.
5. Avoid driving fast in low gears. Driving at high speeds in the improper gear can reduce fuel efficiency by up to 40%.
6. Drive at the speed limit. Cars use about 20% more fuel driving at 110 kph than they do at 90 kph.
   Avoid using air conditioning whenever possible. Air conditioning reduces fuel economy by 10-20%.
7. Shut the windows. Shutting all car windows while driving will make the car more aerodynamic. This will improve fuel efficiency. An open window can increase fuel consumption by up to 20%.
8. Avoid rough roads. Driving on roads made of dirt or gravel can reduce fuel economy by up to 30%.
9. Don't let the car idle. Even on cold mornings, there's no need to let the car idle for more than 30 seconds. Newer cars are designed to be driven almost immediately and letting the car idle longer is a waste of gas. In addition, it's more efficient to turn off the car and turn it on again than to let it idle for more than 45 seconds while waiting.
10. When sitting at a set of traffic lights or in traffic for an extended length of time, put into neutral or park.
11. Get the engine tuned up. Tests on a large number of cars prove that you can save as much as 6% by tuning the car regularly. Also check the car's alignment since this can cause engine drag which will also increase gas waste. A poorly maintained engine can cut gas mileage by 10-20%.
    (Source: Various)