How to ride a scooter to save gas?

Tire inflation

Few people know that tire pressure also greatly affects fuel consumption. If the tire is under-inflated, it will increase tire friction while the car is running; thus, the car engine will work harder and consume more fuel. In fact, a practical test has proven that if the tire pressure is reduced by 20%, it will consume 10% more fuel. However, if the tire is over-inflated, it will also cause the car to shake.

Keep a steady hand on the throttle

The speed range with the lowest fuel consumption is usually from 40 - 60 km/h, so if the driver maintains this speed, the car will save gas. The driver should also pay attention to avoid sudden acceleration or deceleration. In the case of sudden braking, kinetic energy will be converted to heat energy, the main reason why the car consumes more fuel and causes brake pad wear.

When the car accelerates suddenly, it requires more power and consumes more fuel. In fact, it has been proven that after 4 times of accelerating, the amount of fuel consumed will be 4 times more than normal.

Avoid accelerating and braking at the same time.

When waiting for a red light, drivers often have the habit of braking and accelerating at the same time. However, this is a bad habit that is harmful to the vehicle, because the clutch will quickly burn out; this situation occurs frequently, causing the vehicle's clutch bell to jerk, not accelerate and waste fuel.

Do not drive too slowly

Driving too slowly will cause the engine temperature to increase, thus consuming more fuel. Meanwhile, if the car is driven faster, the amount of air cooling the radiator will be greater. To ensure this, users should regularly check the coolant level and clean it according to the manufacturer's recommendations.

Turn off the engine when stopping the car

When the engine is running, it will consume more fuel, so the driver should proactively turn off the engine when stopping the vehicle. This not only helps save gas but also helps protect the environment.

Start the car every morning or after a long period of non-use.

Every morning, before driving, users should start and hold the throttle for about 60 - 90 seconds, because then oil is pumped into the engine, helping the parts to be lubricated and the fuel to burn better. If the vehicle is started and driven immediately, the parts will not have time to be pumped with oil and grease, causing rapid wear. On the other hand, a lot of gasoline will be sprayed but evaporate poorly, the efficiency will not be high and it will consume a lot of fuel.

Carburetor cleaning and air filter replacement

Carburetor and air filter are two parts that greatly affect the fuel consumption of the vehicle. When the carburetor is covered with a lot of dirt, the vehicle will not be able to run smoothly and will waste fuel; while a clogged air filter will cause the engine to work in an environment lacking air, causing it to be weak and waste fuel.

Dry paper air filters can be cleaned many times, but their lifespan is not more than 12,000 km. Oil-soaked paper filters depend on the type of vehicle, but usually have a "lifespan" of 8,000 - 16,000 km before needing to be replaced.