7 Tips to Maximize Your Car’s CNG & Petrol Efficiency

In light of the current petrol and CNG crisis facing Pakistan, now more than ever before it is important to conserve fuel. Many people take care of vehicles to maintain their efficiency to consume fuel but most of people don’t care about this. By maintaining car, you not only improve fuel efficiency but also life of car parts.

Here are some tips to help you get more mileage from your next fill up.

1: Tire pressure: Your car has a recommended tire pressure level, which can usually be found on the side of the driver’s seat. Ensuring that your tires are properly inflated will lead to less friction and better mileage.

2: Junk in the trunk: Clear out unnecessary items from your trunk; this will reduce the weight in the car and require less fuel to build and maintain drive momentum. Similarly, do not overfill your tank; you will burn more fuel in order to carry it.

3: Lay off the air-conditioners: Whenever possible, use the air-conditioner sparingly; learning to do without climate control can improve fuel efficiency by as much as 10%.

4: Head racks are out: Unless you are planning to win the local F1 Grand prix, those showy spoilers or head rack (for extra luggage) build unnecessary wind resistance when driving and reduce fuel efficiency. Drop them for more mileage.

5: Behave: Driving behavior makes a big difference in raising fuel efficiency. Although cars in Pakistan usually do not have cruise control, maintaining a constant speed, avoiding sudden braking and making unnecessary stops can make a lot of difference in getting better mileage.

6: Use common sense: Car pooling, avoiding rush hour and over-speeding will not only help you drive better but will also lower your fuel bill over time.

7: Live within the law: Speed limits are there for both our safety and efficiency; staying within these not only keeps you safe but helps you avoid those non-productive fuel burning bursts.

Tariq Ziad Khan

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