Save Fuel

Changing driving habits and maintaining your vehicle properly are the most effective ways to save petrol and diesel.

If you use the right techniques, you can save 10 to 25 percent on fuel.Below are some important and easy ways to save petrol and diesel:

1. Proper driving habits

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Maintain a controlled speed: Drive the car at a constant and limited speed (40 to 50 km/h). Driving at high speeds burns more fuel.

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Avoid sudden braking and acceleration: Avoid sudden acceleration or sudden hard braking. This increases fuel consumption significantly.

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Use the right gear: Estimate the speed of the vehicle and change to the right gear. Shifting to a higher gear at lower speeds or a lower gear at higher speeds puts stress on the engine and reduces mileage.

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Don't keep your foot on the clutch: Many people have the habit of keeping their foot on the clutch while driving. This wastes fuel and also damages the clutch plate.

2. Vehicle Maintenance

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Maintain proper tire pressure: Check your tires at least once a week. Low tire pressure puts more strain on the engine and consumes more fuel.

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Perform timely servicing: Change your car's engine oil and air filter on time. A bad filter or old oil reduces engine efficiency and increases fuel consumption.

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Reduce unnecessary weight: Do not keep unnecessary heavy items in the boot or on the car. The more weight a vehicle has, the more fuel it consumes.

3. Traffic and Trip Planning

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Turn off the engine at a red signal: If you have to wait at a traffic signal or in a jam for more than 30 seconds, turn off the car's engine.

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Limit AC usage: Keeping the AC on constantly in the car reduces mileage. Enjoy the fresh air whenever possible and use the AC only when necess

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Plan your route: Use Google Maps to find a route with less traffic before setting off. Frequent stops waste more fuel.

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The right time to refuel: Evaporation of petrol is more in the afternoon sun. Therefore, it is always beneficial to ref

4. Other Options

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Carpool and public transportation: Carpool (share a car) with friends or colleagues to work or use public transportation like buses and metro.

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Bicycle or walking: Walking or using a bicycle instead of using a two-wheeler or four-wheeler for short-distance errands is a better option for health and fuel savings.