A poorly tuned engine can increase fuel
consumption by up to 50%
Driving at 90 kilometers an hour rather
than 100 can reduce fuel consumption by 10%
Under inflated tires can increase fuel
consumption by 5%
A loaded roof rack will increase fuel
consumption by as much as 5% in highway driving.
Even an empty roof rack can increase
consumption by 1%. If the carrier is not attached to the vehicle, remove
it when not in use.
Avoid "Jack Rabbit" starts, not only do
they increase fuel consumption, but are hard on your tires. Anticipating
stops and avoiding abrupt stops will decrease fuel consumption and
increase the life of your brakes and tires.
Avoid unnecessary steering wheel movement
since each sideward movement of the tire causes fuel-consuming
drag.
Maintain a steady speed.
Accelerate slowly on gravel or slippery
roads.
Avoid unnecessary braking.
Reviving the engine just before turning off
the ignition costs extra fuel and may cause engine damage.
Take advantage of rolling resistance rather
than heavy braking to help slow you down. This deceleration technique is
one of the best for fuel saving.
