tips to get the best fuel efficiency from your car

 tips to get the best fuel efficiency from your car

1. Use the least throttle

Accelerator pedal

Try and drive in the highest gear possible with the smallest throttle openings.

While driving, use the least amount of throttle possible. An engine uses most of the fuel in overcoming inertia and attaining speeds from stationary. So to lessen this, you should accelerate in a smooth and steady manner, and push as softly on the accelerator as possible. Speed is not necessarily bad per say, but build the speed smoothly.

 Think of it as running a marathon, where you need to plan your pace and keep some energy in reserve. Accelerating fast and driving at a higher speed will consume more fuel than driving in a gentle manner. Screeching tyres while driving away from the traffic light might feel good. But it will also increase the fuel consumption, thereby increasing your expenditure.

2. Anticipate and drive

Anticipate and driveDriving in the wrong gear will adversely affect efficiency.

We have to stop and start while driving but the trick is to smoothen the flow. Look at the road ahead and observe the flow of traffic. By anticipating the way traffic moves, you can plan your manoeuvres and avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking. Spot traffic signals early so that you can get off the throttle and allow the vehicle to coast to a stop rather than braking hard at the last minute.

By driving at a steady speed, you will save fuel and even catch up with faster vehicles. Likewise, there’s no point in charging past slower moving traffic onl