Thirty petrol Saving Tips

The surest way you can improve your fuel cost problem is to change your
motoring habits. Listed below under four categories are 30 effective
methods of doing so... no need to buy expensive add-on equipment.

ENGINE WARM-UP

1. Avoid prolonged warming up of engine, even on cold mornings - 30 to 45
seconds is plenty of time.

2. Be sure the automatic choke is disengaged after engine warm up... chokes
often get stuck, resulting in bad petrol/air mixture.

3. Don't start and stop engine needlessly. Idling your engine for one
minute consumes the petrol amount equivalent to when you start the engine.

4. Avoid "reviving" the engine, especially just before you switch the
engine off; this wastes fuel needlessly and washes oil down from the inside
cylinder walls, owing to loss of oil pressure.

5. Eliminate jack-rabbit starts. Accelerate slowly when starting from dead
stop. Don't push pedal down more than 1/4 of the total foot travel. This
allows carburetor to function at peak efficiency.

HOW TO BUY petrol

6. Buy petrol during coolest time of day - early morning or late evening is
best. During these times petrol is densest. Keep in mind - petrol pumps
measure volumes of petrol, not densities of fuel concentration. You are
charged according to "volume of measurement".

7. Choose type and brand of petrol carefully. Certain brands provide you
with greater economy because of better quality. Use the brands which "seem"
most beneficial.

8. Avoid filling petrol tank to top. Overfilling results in sloshing over
and out of tank. Never fill petrol tank past the first "click" of fuel
nozzle, if nozzle is automatic.

HOW TO DRIVE ECONOMICALLY

9. Exceeding 40 mph forces your auto to overcome tremendous wind
resistance.

10. Never exceed legal speed limit. Primarily they are set for your
traveling safety, however better petrol efficiency also occurs. Traveling
at 55 mph give you up to 21% better mileage when compared to former legal
speed limits of 65 mph and 70 mph.

11. Traveling at fast rates in low gears can consume up to 45% more fuel
than is needed.

12. Manual shift driven cars allow you to change to highest gear as soon as
possible, thereby letting you save petrol if you "nurse it along". However,
if you cause the engine to "bog down", premature wearing of engine parts
occurs.

13. Keep windows closed when traveling at highway speeds. Open windows
cause air drag, reducing your mileage by 10%.

14. Drive steadily. Slowing down or speeding up wastes fuel. Also avoid
tailgating - the driver in front of you is unpredictable. Not only is it
unsafe, but if affects your economy, if he slows down unexpectedly.

15.Think ahead when approaching hills. If you accelerate, do it before you
reach the hill, not while you're on it.

GENERAL ADVICE

16. Do not rest left foot on floor board pedals while driving. The
slightest pressure puts "mechanical drag" on components, wearing them down
prematurely. This "dragging" also demands additional fuel usage.

17. Avoid rough roads whenever possible, because dirt or gravel rob you of
up to 30% of your petrol mileage.

18. Use alternate roads when safer, shorter, straighter. Compare traveling
distance differences - remember that corners, curves and lane jumping
requires extra petrol. The shortest distance between two points is always
straight.

19. Stoplights are usually timed for your motoring advantage. By traveling
steadily at the legal speed limit you boost your chances of having the
"green light" all the way.

20. Automatic transmissions should be allowed to cool down when your car is
idling at a standstill, e.g. railroad crossings, long traffic lights, etc.
Place gear into neutral position. This reduces transmission strain and
allows transmission to cool.

21. Park car so that you can later begin to travel in forward gear; avoid
reverse gear maneuvers to save petrol.

22. Regular tune-ups ensure best economy; check owner's manual for
recommended maintenance intervals. Special attention should be given to
maintaining clean air filters... diminished air flow increases petrol
waste.

23. Inspect suspension and chassis parts for occasional misalignment. Bent
wheels, axles, bad shocks, broken springs, etc. create engine drag and are
unsafe at high traveling speeds.

24. Remove snow tires during good weather seasons; traveling on deep tire
tread really robs fuel!

25. Inflate all tires to maximum limit. Each tire should be periodically
spun, balanced and checked for out-of-round. When shopping for new tires,
get large diameter tires for rear wheels. Radial designs are the recognized
fuel-savers; check manufacturer's specifications for maximum tire
pressures.

26. Remove vinyl tops - they cause air drag. Rough surfaces disturb
otherwise smooth air flow around a car's body. Bear in mind when buying new
cars that a fancy sun roof helps disturb smooth air flow (and mileage).

27. Auto air conditioners can reduce fuel economy by 10% to 20%. Heater
fan, power windows and seats increase engine load; the more load on your
engine, the less miles per gallon.

28. Remove excess weight from trunk or inside of car - extra tires, back
seats, unnecessary heavy parts. Extra weight reduces mileage, especially
when driving up inclines.

29. Car pools reduce travel monotony and petrol expense - all riders chip
in to help you buy. Conversation helps to keep the driver alert. Pooling
also reduces traffic congestion, gives the driver easier maneuverability
and greater "steady speed" economy. For best results, distribute passenger
weight evenly throughout car.

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