12 good and 5 bad ways to save on gasoline

From 15 to 60% savings on gasoline. That's how much you can get if you apply all of the ways I have listed in this article. It's amazing how much gasoline we burn in vain literally out of the blue.

Find out how many liters of extra spending YOU!

Method №0: Visit Service

Out of competition.

Excessive consumption may be caused by a number of breakdowns. All that is written in this article assumes that your vehicle is in good condition.

Regularly attend services.

Method №1: Reduced Cx

Cx - is a drag coefficient. The larger the machine is similar to a bar of soap, so it is smaller.

For example, Gelendvagen, Cx = 0,55:

Lada Priora, Cx = 0,32:

Toyota Prius, Cx = 0,25:

Racing car: Cx = 0,16:

"Well, well, of course. And what do I do with my Gelendvagenom? Sledgehammer or something sharp corners obstukivat? "

Angles obstukivat will not, but poubirat some of the unnecessary - a good idea. That plate is useful:

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If you have forgotten the last time I enjoyed a roof rack, then why not take off?

And why every third disfigures his car "fly swatter" I probably never understand. I can try to "educate" in the comments.

Method №2: Reduced vehicle weight

Well, it is clear: less weight - less consumption.

Check to see if you carry any with them unnecessary things (child seat, winter tires and cylinders "nezamerzayku" in the summer).

We have decided to put extra soundproofing? Remember that it will increase the weight of your car in the 50-100 kg and consumption of 0.4-0.7 liters. Ie for sound insulation you will pay the entire service life of the car.

In countries with good roads is reasonable to remove the spare tire. However, I have heard that there is a new machine, and so it is not completed. In Russia, such a "trick" can hardly be called successful. I do not know how in the Ukraine with the roads.

Method №3: Change your driving style

For someone here lie the endless reserves of savings (And according to dull the German Traffic Safety Council - up to 25%).

What is the most economical driving style?

Ask your grandfather, "intelligent" choice of speed, smooth acceleration and braking. You also need to take into account the work of traffic lights and road conditions in general. In a nutshell: the more often you use the brake, the lower the consumption.

Method №4: With wit choose the time to travel

Standing in a traffic jam - wasting gasoline.

Maybe it makes sense to go with a stock? Maybe even at 6 am? Yes, you arrive earlier, but you will save time and fuel, and the remaining hour or so you can devote, for example, reading Layfhakera.

I also do not suyus the center weekdays. Saving up all these things and do them in one fell swoop on Sunday, when the roads are much freer.

Method №5: It is reasonable to choose a route

Layfhaker regularly publishes articles about the navigators. Many navigators are equipped with alarm function of the traffic jams. Some days it can save you hours of time and a couple of liters of gasoline.

By the way, my friends, would be great if you write in the comments my favorite service. I just look to the the topic.

Method №6: On the highway, use cruise speed

Cruising speed - the rate at which the fuel consumption is minimum. Most often this is achieved in the last transfer at a frequency of 2-2.5 thousand revolutions. rev / min.

The more powerful the car, the higher cruising speed. For my "zadohlika" Ford Fiesta (83 hp), this rate - about 90 km / h.

Increasing the speed cruising above will inevitably lead to an increase in consumption. How? Take for example the VAZ 2105:

• 80 km / h - 7 liters per 100 km
• 100 km / h - 11 liters per 100 km (a source).

Very often, a cruising speed of point in the service book of the car. Look, maybe you it is listed there.

The method №7: Use the right transfer

As I have said, the fuel consumption is minimal when the tachometer - 2-2,5 thousand. rev / min. Try to always choose a gear to drive at these speeds.

In modern machines are sometimes installed special prompter, which signals when it is necessary to switch up or down. At the end of the trip such a machine can even expose you to the "assessment of environment".

If you have a machine, something to think about over the selected speed you certainly do not have to.

Method №8: Selection of rubber

Some tires consume more fuel than others. The difference may be as high as 0.5 liters per 100 km. Agree a lot?

Choosing a fuel-efficient tires, do not rely on the manufacturer's data, and the real test, which is performed all the leading auto publications.

Method №9: Do not place the larger wheel radius

Many people put on their cars wheels of large radius, for example, R16 instead of R14. Of course, we can agree that this car looks "cooler":

But, unfortunately, it will have to pay increased costs.

How many?

Reliable information I have not found, but it goes a belief that the 1 cm radius adds to the flow rate of 1 liter per 100 km. Quite a few.

Method №10: correct tire pressure,

I will not advise you to pump the tire. Yes, it will decrease consumption, but at what cost?. It makes more sense to pump their upper limit recommended by the manufacturer.

here here states that the reduction in pressure from 2.0 kg / sq. cm to 1.5 kg / sq. cm leads to fuel consumption by approximately 3%.

Keep up the pressure in your tires. Or pay their pocketbooks.

Method № 11: Buy heated garage

Warm the car in the winter is not easy, and while it is heated, burning precious petrol. Heated garage can solve this problem in the bud.

Method №12: Start discount card

You'll laugh, but for years I called in at the same gas station, and the thought of a discount card issue there just recently. It took me 5 minutes. Now spare 3% of each refueling. I am sure that most of the major networks have something like that.

Bad Method №1: Turn off electrical appliances

Of course, if you turn off the air conditioner in the heat and will sweat, the flow rate will decrease significantly (by approximately 2 liters / 100 km). Open the window - not an option. You remember that in this case will get worse aerodynamics of the car. "Driving" even once conducted an experiment: that guzzles more fuel - air conditioning or open windows. The life of me, I do not remember his result. Write in the comments, who also read this article, than all they ran.

In the same series off lights, music, heated seats.

I do not think this method of saving the best. If we give up the comfort of the car, you have to go to the end and change to the bike.

Bad way №2: Movement "aeroteni" big truck

On the track can be attached firmly behind the crawling truck and go to its "aeroteni". they sayThat way you can save as much as 3% of gasoline.

I'd like to see a man who cares so much about the environment that is ready for a long time "swallow" exhaust Kamaz. And the driver of the wagon, it seems to me, will not long tolerate such a "hare" and try to do something. And about the "tailgating" can be forgotten.

In short, the way for freaks.

Bad way №3: Additives for Engine

I mean "miracle additive" which is poured into the fuel tank or in the case and that promise fuel savings. I followed this theme in his time, but never has any one automotive publisher was unable to identify any meaningful savings.

For myself, I put an end to this issue. Or do you have a different experience? Write in the comments.

Bad way №4: Camping "neytralke"

When the car is rolling downhill or coasting dokatyvayutsya a traffic light, you can put the gear lever in neutral position. The car is no longer slow down the engine, which means that we save. Here's a theory.

HereHowever, it is proved that even fuel economy can not be achieved. At the same time, riding a "neytralke" can be dangerous - at the right time you just can not get up to speed quickly. This may be necessary, for example, in case of skidding.

To tell you the truth, I sometimes go so himself. I will overcome!

Bad way №5: Purchase of electric or hybrid

Electric vehicles have great benefits in some countries: tax incentives in Japan and Norway, free parking space in London, dedicated lanes in the same Norway.

Owners of hybrids, electric vehicles and even more so - wonderful people that make our air cleaner. But to recognize the successful purchase of an electric vehicle only as a means of saving money, I can not. Even in the US Hybrid starts to pay for itself Only after 90 000 km. I do not be surprised if in Russia it does not pay off at all. You are no benefits, and prices for these cars battened down to the skies.

What are the ways to save I missed?

Write in the comments!

Also I will be pleased with you laugh at bad ideas.