Fuel efficiency
Better driving habits for fuel saving
Drive between 45-55 kmph
Drive slow and steady. The faster you go, the more the wind resistance your vehicle will face. It has been established by trials that you can get upto 40% extra mileage at 40 kmph as compared to 80 kmph.
Avoid accelerating or decelerating unnecessarily.
Always drive in the correct gear
Incorrect gear shifting can lead to as much as 20% increase in fuel consumption.
Remember : For city driving, change to a higher gear when you are sure that the engine will not have to struggle.
Get into top gear as soon as possible.
While braking anticipate stops
Incorrect gear shifting can lead to as much as 20% increase in fuel consumption.
Remember : For city driving, change to a higher gear when you are sure that the engine will not have to struggle.
Get into top gear as soon as possible.
While braking anticipate stops
While braking anticipate stops
Stop-and-go driving wastes fuel. When you slam on the brakes, a lot of useful energy is wasted in the form of heat.
Proper synchronization of gear and accelerator is necessary for better mileage.
Remember : check wheels for free rotation when your car is being serviced. Binding brakes restrict free wheel movement and the engine consumes more petrol in order to overcome resistance.
Keep your foot off the clutch
Use your clutch only when you change gears. Riding the clutch causes loss of energy and damages clutch lining.
Remember : Use your hand brakes when stopping on up gradient. Don't manipulate the clutch and accelerator to stay stationary because it wastes fuel.
Periodic servicing
Servicing of your vehicle must be carried out as specified in User's manual.
Stop-and-go driving wastes fuel. When you slam on the brakes, a lot of useful energy is wasted in the form of heat.
Proper synchronization of gear and accelerator is necessary for better mileage.
Remember : check wheels for free rotation when your car is being serviced. Binding brakes restrict free wheel movement and the engine consumes more petrol in order to overcome resistance.
Keep your foot off the clutch
Use your clutch only when you change gears. Riding the clutch causes loss of energy and damages clutch lining.
Remember : Use your hand brakes when stopping on up gradient. Don't manipulate the clutch and accelerator to stay stationary because it wastes fuel.
Periodic servicing
Servicing of your vehicle must be carried out as specified in User's manual.
Use the recommended Spares & Lubricants
Always use recommended spares & Lubricants
Engine oil that is thicker than recommended can cause a 2% increase in fuel consumption .
Remember : Check the car manual and the oil manufacturer's recommendations, before using any particular grade of oil .
Clean your air filter regularly
Your air filter prevents air from fouling the engine. Dust causes rapid wear of engine components and increases fuel consumption.
Remember : Cylinder bores and piston rings wear out faster in engines with dirty air cleaners.
Clean air filters at every tune up.
Do not allow leakage or spillage
Loss of one drop of petrol per second can amount to loss a of 2000 litres per year.
Make sure that the fuel tank cap has a good rubber seal.
Don't wait for your car to warm up
Instead drive in low gear till the engine warms up.
Do not use the choke longer than necessary.
Reduce loads
Unnecessary loads increase fuel consumption.
Do you really need to carry the luggage rack or various odd things in the boot all the time?
Remember : A reduction of weight by about 50 kg can lead to a 2% saving in fuel , when driving in city.
Check your tyre pressure regularly
Under inflated tyres increase rolling resistance which leads to higher petrol consumption & faster wear out of tyres at sides .
Remember : A 25% decrease in tyre pressure can cost you 5 -10% more on petrol and 25% on tyre life.
When you stop your car, stop your engine
Idling for an hour costs One litre of petrol Always keep your car ready for starting quickly. Keep the battery , alternator & fan-belt in good condition. This will ensure a good start whenever you need it.
Remember : Switch off the engine at stops of over 2 minutes.
Plan your route
Fuel consumption on a highly congested road can be double the normal.
Rush hour or stop-and-go traffic can waste fuel excessively.
Remember : You will get more mileage from each litre if you take a less congested route
Always use recommended spares & Lubricants
Engine oil that is thicker than recommended can cause a 2% increase in fuel consumption .
Remember : Check the car manual and the oil manufacturer's recommendations, before using any particular grade of oil .
Clean your air filter regularly
Your air filter prevents air from fouling the engine. Dust causes rapid wear of engine components and increases fuel consumption.
Remember : Cylinder bores and piston rings wear out faster in engines with dirty air cleaners.
Clean air filters at every tune up.
Do not allow leakage or spillage
Loss of one drop of petrol per second can amount to loss a of 2000 litres per year.
Make sure that the fuel tank cap has a good rubber seal.
Don't wait for your car to warm up
Instead drive in low gear till the engine warms up.
Do not use the choke longer than necessary.
Reduce loads
Unnecessary loads increase fuel consumption.
Do you really need to carry the luggage rack or various odd things in the boot all the time?
Remember : A reduction of weight by about 50 kg can lead to a 2% saving in fuel , when driving in city.
Check your tyre pressure regularly
Under inflated tyres increase rolling resistance which leads to higher petrol consumption & faster wear out of tyres at sides .
Remember : A 25% decrease in tyre pressure can cost you 5 -10% more on petrol and 25% on tyre life.
When you stop your car, stop your engine
Idling for an hour costs One litre of petrol Always keep your car ready for starting quickly. Keep the battery , alternator & fan-belt in good condition. This will ensure a good start whenever you need it.
Remember : Switch off the engine at stops of over 2 minutes.
Plan your route
Fuel consumption on a highly congested road can be double the normal.
Rush hour or stop-and-go traffic can waste fuel excessively.
Remember : You will get more mileage from each litre if you take a less congested route