Car Mileage: Save petrol and diesel expenses in these 12 ways, the car will get better mileage – Haribhoomi

Car Mileage: The impact of the ongoing tension in the Middle East and the increasing crisis on petroleum supply is now being seen all over the world. In India too, the continuously increasing prices of petrol and diesel have increased the concern of the common people. At such a time, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also appealed to the countrymen to reduce fuel consumption and save fuel. This is the reason why people are now looking for easy and effective ways to increase the mileage of their cars and bikes.

If you follow correct driving technique and take care of some important things, you can easily save 10 to 25 percent fuel. This will reduce the expenditure on petrol and diesel every month and the life of your vehicle will also remain better.

1. Keep speed under control
Sudden sharp acceleration and hard braking consumes fuel rapidly. Always drive at a smooth and steady speed.

2. Check tire pressure regularly
Underinflated tires put extra pressure on the engine, which reduces mileage. Maintaining correct tire pressure is very important.

3. Turn off the engine at long stops
If you have to stop for more than 30 seconds at a traffic signal or jam, switch off the engine. A lot of fuel can be saved by this.

4. Get servicing done on time
Old engine oil, dirty air filter and bad spark plugs reduce mileage. Regular servicing keeps the car fit.

5. Remove excess weight
Keeping unnecessary items in the vehicle puts more load on the engine and increases fuel consumption.

6. Use the right gear
Changing the right gear according to speed reduces the pressure on the engine and gives better mileage.

7. Avoid half-clutch driving
Keeping your foot on the clutch continuously consumes more fuel and the clutch plate wears out quickly.

8. Use AC wisely
Running full AC continuously can reduce mileage, so use it only as per need.

9. Choose routes with less traffic
Frequent stopping and starting consumes more fuel. Plan a better route before travelling.

10. Fill with good quality fuel
Always fill petrol or diesel from a reliable petrol pump only so that the performance of the engine remains maintained.

11. Do not press the accelerator in a parked vehicle.
Starting the vehicle and racing it unnecessarily wastes fuel quickly.

12. Drive at the prescribed speed
The speed of 60–80 km/hr for car and 40–60 km/hr for bike is considered best. Vehicles in this range give the best mileage.