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Tips to help you save fuel when traveling by car

1. Vehicle maintenance and oil change before starting the trip

Long journeys require your car to work continuously without stopping for many hours. Therefore, even a small negligence can affect the durability of the car and the whole trip. To save gas when traveling by personal vehicle, first check to ensure the safety of the vehicle. That is, only use travel vehicles when they are in the best condition and have no problems.

Taking the car for regular maintenance is also worth noting in the steps to save gas when traveling. In particular, it is recommended to change the oil, oil filter, air filter, … before each long journey. Bringing your car in for maintenance also helps you detect minor problems and repair them in time before you leave. A car that operates smoothly and without any problems will definitely bring a sense of comfort and comfort to your trip.

2. Drive at high speed through speed bumps

Sudden acceleration and deceleration while driving means using more fuel and a prime example is driving through speed bumps on the road, so learning how to handle them properly can will save you a lot of money.

You can avoid unnecessary fuel consumption by driving at a constant speed and avoiding accelerating or braking too frequently between speed bumps as this is when the most fuel is used.

3. Air conditioner always consumes fuel

Using a car’s air conditioner can increase fuel consumption by up to 10%. However, did you know that when driving at high speed, opening the window will create a lot of wind resistance, reducing the vehicle’s performance, thereby causing fuel consumption even more than the amount of gasoline used to drive. operate the air conditioner?

To fix, you should try to open your windows to keep cool when the car is stationary or traveling at low speed to save money. Only use the air conditioner when driving on the highway, but if possible, it is better to try not to use it. Therefore, you should wear clothes suitable for the weather inside and outside the car so that you do not have to use a lot of temperature control devices.

4. High rpm wastes fuel

Many drivers are unaware of the RPM (revolutions per minute) when shifting gears and rely solely on the sound or ‘feel’ from the engine. However, in doing so, you can go overboard without knowing it and waste fuel with each shift.

The most fuel-efficient RPM when shifting gears is 2,500 for petrol and 2,000 for diesel. So, when you change gears, pay attention to the number of rpm, this number will save you a small amount of money on fuel costs.

However, it is advisable to avoid dropping your rpm too low, as this can cause unnecessary strain on the engine and also waste fuel.

5. Slow down on highways

Driving at high speeds on two-way highways and freeways means your engine is running at a higher RPM than it would on city roads.

When you slow down a bit on those fast roads, you can save a lot of money. The most efficient speed for highway driving is around 88-104 km/h, and driving at 115 km/h instead of 130 km/s can save you 25% more fuel.

5. Turn off your engine

This may sound obvious, but keep in mind that leaving the engine idle while the vehicle is stationary or idle will still burn fuel.

Especially in the cold winter, many people have the habit of letting the car run to warm up for a while in the early morning, or let the engine run when the car is stationary. This will waste a lot of unnecessary fuel. If you know you’ll be stopping for a long time, turn off the engine to save gas.

6. Make a specific and detailed schedule

The last thing worth noting to save gas when traveling is that you need to have a detailed and specific schedule. What is the destination, is it suitable for traveling by private vehicle? What roads will you go through, or when should you stop to rest your “horse” after a long journey. The schedule is too long and not specific, sometimes it makes me tired, it also consumes a lot of fuel and destroys the beloved car.

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