The price of fuels are always on the agenda. With several ups and casualties, drivers need to dribble their increases to try to save at the end of the month. But there are ways to save fuel with daily behaviors.
Some attitudes seem normal in everyday life, but without realizing they generate a worsening of the car’s energy efficiency. An example of this is the overweight in the car.
Transport unnecessary objects In the trunk or keep heavy accessories installed on the vehicle increases the engine’s effort. The more load, the greater the consumption, especially in urban routes.
Know some habits that increase fuel consumption
Accelerate and brake sharply
Aggressive driving is one of the biggest villains of consumption. Strong and intense brakes require more engine and waste energy. A softer and more constant direction helps reduce fuel spending by up to 20%.
Wrong march and high turns
Keeping the car on high rotations unnecessarily is another habit that weighs in your pocket. Using the proper gear for each speed and taking advantage of the engine torque makes a difference in fuel spending.
Sick tires
The tires are the main contact of the vehicle with the asphalt. Running with them below the ideal pressure causes greater friction with the ground. This not only raises consumption, but also accelerates the. Check out the calibration at least once a week.
Use of air conditioning
This theme is controversial, because in some cities in Brazil the heat exceeds 35 degrees and the item is indispensable. Nevertheless, it can increase consumption by up to 10%, depending on system power and conditions of use.
On milder days, partially opening glass or using natural ventilation can be an alternative. On highways, at higher speeds, running with open glass increases the aerodynamic drag.
Neglected maintenance
Car needs. Candles, filters and oil in poor condition compromise engine performance.
In addition to spending more, the car can lose performance. Preventive revisions are cheaper than corrective and help maintain fuel consumption as expected.
