How to Increase Automtove Gasoline Mileage
There's more than one way to cut your fuel consumption. You can achieve immediate practical results by systematically applying what you might already know as well as taking in the new.
For example, start and top city driving increases fuel consumption, both because of greater idling time and repeated movement from dead stops. Plan more efficient routes by minimizing the number of stops - a longer route with fewer stops may use less fuel.
While driving, be cognizant of the approach to traffic lights or stop signs. Maintain a gradual approach to a red light as it will likely turn green and traffic start moving without your having to stop. Likewise, a green light three hindered 300 yards in the distance is likely to turn red as you approach. Timing lights and minimizing stops will impact MPG more than vehicle speed. You might slow drivers behind who are in a hurry, so be mindful of the occasional honk.
There is no better place than behind the wheel to profitably apply Newton's famous law. Force = mass x acceleration. Optimizing acceleration is the surest fuel saver available. Why? The engine does the most work in the lowest gear. Though each revolution of the crankshaft consumes an equal amount of the air-fuel mixture, rapid acceleration creates many more turns of the crankshaft in the lower gears, thus increasing fuel consumption.
According to a recent study, moderate acceleration and shifting under 2000 RPM may be optimal. The engine's torque output is a product both of engine rpm and fuel consumption.
Other Strategies
Remove any unnecessary cargo or extra weight.
The Department of Energy estimates that under-inflated tires waste as much as 10 million gallons of gasoline per day. Properly inflated tires can add as much as 4% to gas mileage. Seewww.nitrofillnow.com. The message: Maintain uniform tire pressure with regular tire pressure checks.Be aware that onboard tire pressure gauges tend not to alert drivers until the tire pressure is already down by 25%.
Consider introducing nitrogen into the tires in place of compressed air. Pure nitrogen is a dry, inert gas composed of large molecules. Because there is little expansion or contraction as seasonal temperatures varies, nitrogen-filled tires maintain uniform pressure, running cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. Dealers or chain stores charge between $29 and $39 for a nitrogen fill.
Don't idle for more than a few minutes. Keep air-conditioning at a minimum.Clean air filters and regular oil changes improve mileage.
New parts such as air filter, exhaust system or electric fan can improve mileage.
Buy gas in the morning. Because gas is sold by volume, gas bought in the morning when it is cold and dense will expand as it warms. The result: more gas, better mileage.
