The talk about fuel consumption and fuel efficiency has led to many lies that many drivers pass as truth. However, in order to truly save on gas expenses, every car owner should realize that not everything they read can actually help in proper fuel consumption.
Here are fuel consumption myths every car owner should know.
Premium gasoline is cleaner thus saves you on fuel expenses
I’ve heard this many times and unfortunately there is no truth in this. First, many think this way because they equate higher product cost as having better quality. I have to burst you’re bubble but you’ve probably fallen for the marketing and publicity gas companies have. They’re enticing and really flashy so I don’t blame you. I’ve been one of those you have been a victim. Second, premium gasoline is not cleaner than regular gasoline. The distinction is not how clean they are, but on the octane level that is present. Premium gas has higher octane level compared to regular gas.
Of course, cleaner gas means better performance for your vehicle. But this is not determined by the octane level present in the gas. So no, simply putting premium gas into your car does not make it more fuel efficient.
Fuel Consumption Tips:
• Know what your car requires and put that particular type of gas
• Know the ideal octane content for your engine to avoid knocks and useless spending
• Choose reputable gas stations for your fuel
• Change fuel filter regularly
You can save more cash by using regular gas
Here’s another fuel consumption tip I often read online: to save on fuel cost, use regular gas. Sad to say, this is not the case. First and foremost, the type of fuel you put in your car should be based on the car’s manual. Yes, if you haven’t read it yet, i...
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I used to think this way until I saw how more fuel efficient automatic transmission vehicles are compared to my driving. So, it’s not really car, it’s me.
Fuel Consumption tips:
• Learn how to shift properly. Using the wrong gear is not fuel efficient
• Learn proper pedal control so you don’t rev your engine unnecessarily.
• Even if you use an automatic transmission car with all the fuel efficiency system, learn to drive properly.
Fuel consumption goes beyond how much your car guzzles up. In fact, it covers everything from car parts, car maintenance, driving style and technique down to the type of fuel that you put in your vehicle. What matters most is that we tweak every detail in order to maximize the fuel we put in our cars. This way, we save more money while we enjoy driving our cars.
Also, since we are talking about vehicles you are going to need fuel, when you get fuel please be smart with it. I am talking like take shortcuts, do not burn out, go mudding, or any of that. There it is, it is going to be easier to drive for twenty-five miles than to walk.
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