- 2/17/2025
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With the spread of electric cars nowadays, many people are thinking of buying one in order to save them expensive fuel expenses, especially if they drive long distances either due to the distance of their residence or the nature of their work, and for owners of fuel cars, they are thinking of solutions and tips to help them reduce fuel consumption as much as possible.
Many drivers believe that the main reason for the increase in fuel consumption in their cars is a malfunction in their cars, this may or may not be true; there are many other reasons that lead to increased fuel consumption, but the engine is healthy and the rest of the systems are trouble-free.
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Tips to reduce your car's fuel consumption
Here are some tips that will definitely help you reduce your car's fuel consumption:
Tire pressure is very important
Tires with low air pressure, or rather the amount of air, will have a higher rolling resistance on the road, this means that with every kilometer you travel on the road, the tires will generate more friction and rolling resistance and this will definitely increase fuel consumption, and if you measure the pressure of all tires and find the amount of air 10 PSI lower than the correct PSI, it means that fuel consumption will be higher by approximately 10 percent (varies according to the size and weight of the car).
Use the right type of oil for your engine
Each engine needs its own type of oil specified by the car manufacturer in the owner's manual, so be sure to choose the right oil for your car; because choosing poor quality and incorrect oil will reduce the efficiency of the engine and thus consume more fuel than the normal rate.
Don't leave the car idle for a long time
One of the most common things known to consume a lot of fuel is to leave the car parked with the engine running for a long time; because the engine will be running uselessly “unless the heating system is working”, so make sure to turn off the engine if you want to stop your car for more than 3 to 4 minutes so that you do not consume fuel for no reason.
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The extra weight will increase consumption a lot
It is necessary to empty your car of any weights or items that you do not need, whether in the interior cabin or in the trunk; because every additional 50 kilograms in your car will increase fuel consumption by 2 percent, so do not put in it only the items you always need because their accumulation in the car will increase the weight significantly without your knowledge, especially since small items may weigh more than 5 to 10 kg, so do not be lax about it.
Avoid driving fast or slow on the highway
When driving on the highway, your car's engine works at a higher power to overcome wind resistance, so it will consume 15 percent more fuel when driving at 100 km/h and 25 percent when driving at 110 km/h, and when driving slower than 50 km/h, the engine will consume more fuel, so it is best for you to drive between 50 and 90 km/h on the highway in order to achieve the best consumption.
Don't brake too often and too hard
Pressing hard on the brake pedal leads to increased fuel consumption because you need to accelerate again later to increase the speed of the car, so try to keep your car at a constant speed and use the brakes gently and watch the road well so that you know when and how to brake according to the cars in front of you and to avoid colliding with other cars in an emergency.
Cruise control is very important
If your car is equipped with a cruise control system, you should use it whenever you have the opportunity, especially on the highway and during long trips; because it maintains a constant speed of the car and this means not using the brake pedals and fuel too much, and this also means that the engine will be comfortable and will not consume a lot of fuel when compared to your excessive use of the pedals, but modern cars are equipped with cruise control that works to increase and slow down the speed according to the car in front of you, which is the best solution to reduce fuel consumption.
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Using the air conditioner is better than opening the windows
It is known that driving with the windows open at speeds higher than 80 km/h will contribute to the introduction of air into the cabin and create great wind resistance, and this will increase the pressure on the engine to keep up with the speed of the road and thus higher fuel consumption, so it is better for you to turn on the air conditioning or heating system instead of opening the windows throughout the year (if possible of course) to keep fuel consumption within the normal range, and be aware that the air conditioning system also consumes fuel so you should only use it if you feel the need for it.
Avoid congested roads
We all know that driving in slow traffic jams will increase fuel consumption, so try to avoid congested roads and choose less congested roads even if they are a little longer so that you do not consume more fuel than the normal rate, and you can through the map system on your phone to know the condition of the roads in advance so that you choose the least congested ones.
Car maintenance is more important than you think
Maintaining the mechanical condition of your car is essential to keep your fuel consumption normal, and to help your car run much more efficiently than it would if regular maintenance was neglected, so perform regular maintenance on your car regularly and use original parts and company-recommended fluids.
