I did everything mentioned at Cargens.com and got a crazy response, I guess now Im just a bit obsessed with not using a drop of gas, not possible ofcourse, but a good habbit. any additional tips? (other than walking- hehe)
2007-01-29 20:20:10 · 6 answers · asked by Bbo F 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
if you have a newer car you can put 5w 30 or even 5w 20 oil in, make sure your tires are inflated properly, reduce excess weight as much as possible such as spare tire. windows up truth beholds on the highway at 60mph the drag of the windows down out weigh the ac compressor
2007-01-29 20:26:43 · answer #1 · answered by mercury_marsh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lots of common sense tips here, ultimately there isn't much more you can do without removing trim/changing engine/car.
A diesel would help with fuel efficiency, especially if you do a lot of high speed miles. You could even be really green and save money by running your diesel on bio-diesel, which provides extra performance and mileage and comes from regular vegetable oil. Plenty of info about it on the Internet all at the end of a quick search.
Don't fill up the tank to the full, fuel adds weight. Remove everything you can from the car, spare wheel, rarely used seats, bits of pointless trim and sound deadening even.
Consider getting your engine tuned for fuel economy, some tuning houses do offer that kind of service now.
2007-01-30 08:47:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assuming that you still plan on using a car....
1. Drive/Accelerate slowly. Dont floor the gas pedal as it causes more gas to flow into the combustion chamber.
2. On downhill roads or if your speed is fast enough, switch to neutral and let gravity and momentum work for you.
3. Use the cheapest kind of gas in the market (ie. regular or unleaded as opposed to premium or super).
4. Avoid turning on the AC.
5. Go for a regular tune-up or engine wash.
6. Make your vehicle as light as possible (change the seats, don't put too much accessories, lose some weight yourself). The heavier the car is, the more power it needs to accelerate.
Alternative is to change your vehicle. Go for a lower valve engine (1.3 should do the trick). Or go for diesel power (cheaper fuel). Or if available, convert your car to use LPG fuel instead (half the price of your usual gasoline fuel).
2007-01-30 04:36:48 · answer #3 · answered by Dubaiyuki 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Accelerate slowly. Average savings 34%
Drive slower on long trips. Average savings 12%
Use cruise control. Average savings 12%
If stopping longer than a minute, turn engine off. Average savings 19%.
2007-01-30 04:23:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
install clean air filter and spark plugs.
INflate tires to maximum safe pressure.
take off gently, no jack rabbit starts
remove all unnecessary items from trunk and backseat so you are pulling extra weight.
at next oil change switch to synthetic oil.
turn off ignition if you expect to idle engine more than 60 seconds.
2007-01-30 04:33:52 · answer #5 · answered by Harley Charley 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
clean sofas,get change
2007-01-30 04:23:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋