I drive a Mitsubishi Carisma (petrol automatic) to work which is about 150 miles to and fro. Any tips to save on fuel? (I drive mostly on the motorway, and in London too)
2006-11-24 13:41:53 · 15 answers · asked by R S 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Commuting
I agree with what everyone has said so far. Definitely do not drive fast. Here in the US, cars run most efficiently at 55 miles per hour. I am not sure for what speed your car is tuned for. You might want to ask around for that. Make sure your tires are properly inflated. An under inflated tire decreases gas mileage. I actually over inflate my tires a little bit. There is less tire on the road and therefore less friction, therefore better mileage. Make sure you do not have a lot of stuff in your car trunk. If your trunk has a lot of unnecessary items in it, take it out. The heavier you weigh the car down, the less fuel efficient it is.
2006-11-28 05:42:49 · answer #1 · answered by potatochip 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There several things, first replace all your filters. Fuel, Air, Breather, etc.. Get your fuel system flushed. Make sure you're up to date on your maintenance. Such as tune-up, transmission. Next use you Cruise control if you have one. 55 is no lie. It is the best speed for conservation. Don't rush to a stop sign.....coast (it'll also save on your pads). Accelerate nice and easy. If you do these things you will definitely see a difference.
2006-11-24 13:59:58 · answer #2 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Interesting you should say this i have a suggestion and i think if you modified the carby and changed the air intake took the wheels off it & bought some nice mags then took it the the detailer before taking it down the scrap metal joint and sold it then walked from then on you may save a bit.Infact you probly make your self $50 BUCKS, Your now making a profit from going to work. Dont need to thank me for this advise.
2006-11-25 01:08:29 · answer #3 · answered by Mackay Region Driver 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it easy on the accelerator drive 6 m.p.h under the posted speed limit and you should gain over 1 m.p.g that will add up over the course of a year.
2006-11-27 15:55:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your instruction manual assist you to understand what factors the producer thinks you're able to be moving at. try following that for a jointly as and notice in case your gas mileage improves. whilst combating at purple lighting fixtures furnishings or stop signs and indications, places you realize you are going to could stop, positioned your automobile in impartial and coast to a stop utilising the brake. do no longer positioned it decrease back in kit until eventually you're arranged to renew cruising velocity. continuously bypass up a kit whilst no longer accelerating. do no longer bypass previous a million/2 throttle, ever. in case you're no longer accelerating at a million/2 throttle, downshift.
2016-10-04 08:14:40 · answer #5 · answered by kroner 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the best average mph for your car drive at that speed try not to break heavily
2006-11-25 11:44:00 · answer #6 · answered by lynnwitch 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maintain a constant speed, drive nice, start slow and down stomp on the gas, keep your tires inflated to the proper psi, and regular maintenance should all do the trick.
2006-11-24 16:00:05 · answer #7 · answered by countryguy140 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
change the engine oil every 2500 miles, avoid idling for a long time. give your car a tune-up, keep the max cold tire inflation in your tires normally molded into your tires sidewall .
2006-11-24 13:51:43 · answer #8 · answered by 4acee@sbcglobal.net 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I heard a good tip once, act like you have an egg beneath you foot and the accelerator pedal. it does work somewhat.
2006-11-24 13:45:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jackrabbit starts really kill mileage. Accelerate gradually, and your fuel economy should improve.
2006-11-24 16:34:03 · answer #10 · answered by Andrew H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋