12 ways to drive a car to save gas
In addition to using Eco driving mode, users can apply the following driving experiences and techniques to save gas for their cars.
Fill up on time
When you see that the fuel level is less than half or the fuel gauge needle is touching the red line, you should fill up immediately. This will help prevent the fuel pump and filter from having to work too hard to ensure the car operates at its full capacity when the fuel tank is almost empty.
Use fuel with the correct octane rating
Users need to choose the right type of gasoline with octane rating as recommended by the manufacturer (if the vehicle requires RON 95 gasoline or higher, do not fill with RON 95 gasoline). Because if you choose incorrectly, the engine computer will have to adjust the ignition to suit the type of fuel, which will consume more fuel.
Ensure tire pressure
If the tires are under-inflated, the car will need more fuel to operate. Users must ensure that the tires are inflated to the recommended pressure from the manufacturer, because not only does it save fuel, tires with the correct pressure also help the driver control the car more smoothly, ensuring that it does not slip on the road.
Regular maintenance
A dirty air filter or fuel filter can make your car consume more fuel. A misaligned steering rack can also make your car consume more fuel, because it increases friction when rolling. Therefore, regular car maintenance is very important, helping users ensure that the car's parts are always in good condition to consume less fuel.
Regularly check and change oil
In addition to cooling the engine, engine oil also helps reduce friction in the spark plug and cylinder systems of the vehicle. Therefore, regularly checking and changing engine oil helps the vehicle run smoothly, save more gas and prolong its life.
Switch to P parking mode when stopping for more than 30 seconds
Users should put the car in P when stopping the car for more than 30 seconds. This helps the engine to limit having to work in standby mode for too long, causing the car to consume an unnecessary amount of gasoline.
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In addition to Eco mode, users should learn more fuel-saving driving techniques. Photo: Vu Tuan |
Increased aerodynamics on the roof
Users can increase aerodynamics to help the car need less fuel by removing roof racks and roof boxes if not needed.
Do not accelerate or brake suddenly
Sudden acceleration and braking can make the engine work harder than normal, consuming a lot of fuel.
Keep driving speed
Drivers should not change the speed of the vehicle suddenly and continuously. Avoid moving the vehicle at high speed in crowded areas, with many red lights or rough roads to avoid having to brake suddenly and continuously, which wastes fuel.
Do not let the rpm get too high or too low.
Low rpm means the engine rotates slowly, while high rpm means the engine rotates quickly, consuming more fuel. The driver needs to maintain a stable rpm, not too high to save fuel, but not too low to damage the system. The stable rpm level should be maintained from 1,000 to 2,000 rpm.
Turn off the air conditioner
Users should turn off the air conditioner when the weather is not too hot or too cold to save fuel for the vehicle.
Planned journey
Drivers should plan and take specific routes for their trips to avoid traffic jams, detours, and getting lost, which wastes fuel.
In general, to drive the most fuel-efficiently, users need to know which driving mode saves gas and the best car usage experiences.
