Ways To Optimise Fuel Consumption

Change your Oil
Change your oil according to your manual, which is usually 3 months or 3,000 miles.

Keep your tires properly inflated
Tires are very important to your car’s health and your safety, but they are often dismissed. It’s essential to keep your tires at the correct pressure. While it save on fuel, but it’s also better for your car and doesn’t cost anything to maintain.

Pay attention to your engine gauges
AAMCO states that 30% or more of drivers will continue to drive their car for three months or more with their check engine light on. If there is a problem with your car, your vehicle’s gauges will tell you and it’s important that you don’t let these stay on. The lights should flash off when you turn on your car, but if they remain on you need to have your car serviced.

Look for recalls
You will be notified by mail or you can check the web for recalls for your car. If you bring the notice to your dealership, you will probably have the issue repaired at no cost. Keeping an eye out for recalls will keep you safe and will not cost you anything.

Drive smarter
There are different types of driving – normal driving and severe driving. Severe driving can is those who do a lot of fast and hard stopping and fast starts, such as one who drives a lot in the city. The maintenance intervals may be shorter for severe drivers so consider that when having your vehicle serviced. You also want to avoid towing big items. Driving defensively is also key, as your car will probably never be the same after an accident.

Follow the maintenance schedule in your handbook
Every vehicle’s handbook has a basic maintenance schedule for parts in your car. You should budget $500-$1000 a year for basic repairs, and it can save you a lot of money in repairs if you keep on this schedule. You will need your brakes, cooling system and transmission repaired as some point per your manual. This will also include what mileage point they should be replaced – they are not suggestions but are essential and are there for a reason. Keeping up on basic maintenance will ensure your car is running nicely.

Buy a more reliable car
Buying a car with a positive repair reviews is essential. Consumer Reports also recommends purchasing a car that succeeds in government and insurance safety tests and has the most current safety equipment. By purchasing a more dependable car, you will also save dollars on expensive repairs.

Use the right parts
You should use only the correct parts and fluids recommended in your vehicle’s manual. If you do use the wrong type of oil or fluids, you can harm your vehicle and rack up an expensive repair bill.

Have a routine
Each time you have your oil serviced, have a look under the hood and do a walk around your car. Whether you do your oil change or you have a mechanic change it, the fluids, belts, tired treads and hoses should all be checked for possible wear. If you notice any weakening parts, have them repaired. By bringing your car to a mechanic you trust, they will inform you when various parts need work.