Fuel saving tips [merged threads]

[cutedoc]

maximum pagtitipid, walking=)

aside from the statement above
1. plan your trip, even going to office, go to work early to void traffic, go home late as well, if your going to pick up your kids, plan the route well and proper timing
2. pag la namang pollution, open window: al fresco=)

[niky]

Hehe... I was wondering... luma na ito?

More tips, especially appropriate for the summer:

Upgrade/maintain your cooling system. Heat kills horsepower and drinks fuel. Many modern engines use fuel to stay cool, and if they're too hot, they'll run rich.

1. Replace your radiator cap every few years. A worn pressure release spring in the cap will lower the boiling point of your fluid. You can also change up to a 1.1 bar cap to increase the boiling point.

2. Stick with the manufacturer's recommended coolant:water ratio, as pure water actually cools less effectively than a 50:50 mix. Redline Water Wetter helps, too.

[ILuvDetailing]

2. pag la namang pollution, open window: al fresco=)

Not applicable in Metro Manila not with all the smoke belching vehicles, not to mention the extreme summer heat.

[Djerms]

Luma na ito. 2004 pa sinimulan. Grabe ano, 2 years na tayo gumagapang sa pagtaas. hehe.

[BeetOls]

oo nga grabe talaga...kahit anong pagtitipid mo (driving style, etc.), ramdam paren talaga ang fuel price hike...whew!

advantage lang nito pag tumaas taas pa is that we might be seeing lesser cars on the road...less traffic = better mileage; pero nakakatakot na siguro pag ganon because it might mean that the economy is on a flap.

[Djerms]

If only they look into developing local raw materials for fuel...like Biodiesel, laki siguro ng ibababa ng price ng crudo...

[nugundam93]

light foot the best.

although i am extremely amused with the boost gauge sa pajero, i can't resist in making it move around a lot. :lol:

[j_avonni]

Top 10 Fuel Saving Tips

From Aaron Gold,
Your Guide to Cars.

Whether you drive a two-seat hybrid or a three-ton SUV, chances are you can squeeze a bit more distance out of each gallon of fuel. These ten fuel saving tips have served me well over the years, and they can help you improve your car's fuel economy and take some of the sting out of high fuel prices. Most of these tips will give you a very slight increase in miles per gallon (MPG) -- but use several together and the gas mileage improvements will really add up.

1) Check your air filter
A clean air filter is the key to good fuel economy. A dirty air filter restricts the flow of air into the engine, which harms performance and economy. Air filters are easy to check and change; remove the filter and hold it up to the sun. If you can't see light coming through it, you need a new one. Consider a K&N or similar "permanent" filter which is cleaned rather than changed; they are much less restrictive than throw-away paper filters, plus they're better for the environment.

2) Check your tire pressure
Next to the air filter, under-inflated tires are one of the most commonly ignored causes of crummy MPG. Buy a reliable tire gauge, check your tires when they are cold (driving the car warms up the tires and the air inside them, increasing the pressure), and keep them properly inflated. Use the inflation pressures shown in the owner's manual or on the data plate in the driver's door jamb.

3) Slow down
As speed increases, fuel economy decreases exponentially. If you one of the "ten-over on the freeway" set, try driving the speed limit for a few days. You'll save a lot of fuel and your journey won't take much longer. Just be sure you keep to the right, so you won't impede the less-enlightened.

4) Hang with the trucks
Ever notice how, in bad traffic jams, cars seem to constantly speed up and slow down, while trucks tend to roll along at the same leisurely pace? A constant speed keeps shifting to a minimum -- important to those who have to wrangle with those ten-speed truck transmissions -- but it also aids economy, as it takes much more fuel to get a vehicle moving than it does to keep it moving. Rolling with the big rigs saves fuel (and aggravation).

5) Accelerate with care
Jack-rabbit starts are an obvious fuel-waster - but that doesn't mean you should crawl away from every light. If you drive an automatic, accelerate moderately so the transmission can shift up into the higher gears. Stick-shifters should shift early to keep the revs down, but don't lug the engine -- downshift if you need to accelerate. Keep an eye well down the road for potential slowdowns. If you accelerate to speed then have to brake right away, that's wasted fuel.

6) Get back to nature
Consider shutting off the air conditioner, opening the windows and enjoying the breeze. It may be a tad warmer, but at lower speeds you'll save fuel. That said, at higher speeds the A/C may be more efficient than the wind resistance from open windows and sunroof. If I'm going someplace where arriving sweaty and smelly could be a problem, I bring an extra shirt and leave early so I'll have time for a quick change.

7) Back off the bling
New wheels and tires may look cool, and they can certainly improve handling. But if they are wider than the stock tires, chances are they'll create more rolling resistance and decrease fuel economy. If you upgrade your wheels and tires, keep the old ones. I have fancy sport rims and aggressive tires on my own car, but I keep the stock wheels with a good narrower-tread performance tire in the garage. For long road trips, the stock wheels give a smoother ride and better economy.

8) Clean out your car
The more weight your car has to haul, the more gas it needs to do the work. If you're the type who takes a leisurely attitude towards car cleanliness -- and I definitely fall into that group -- periodically go through your car and see what can be tossed out or brought into the house. It doesn't take much to acquire an extra 40 or 50 lbs. of stuff.

9) Out with the new, in with the old
Many people keep their old cars around even after they buy a new one. A spare car, especially if it's an econobox, can be good insurance against temporary spikes in gas prices due to world events. The costs of keeping the car may or may not be less then the fuel saved, but it does allow for more predictability in your budget. My old beater doesn't look like much, but it goes 10 miles further on a gallon of gas than our regular car. For that, I can afford to look bad!

10) Don't drive
Not a popular thing to say on a car site, I know, but the fact is that if you can avoid driving, you'll save gas. Take the train, carpool, and consolidate your shopping trips. Walking or biking is good for your wallet and your health. And before you get in your car, always ask yourself: "Is this trip really necessary?"

http://cars.about.com/od/helpforcarb...p_fuelsave.htm

[falken]

Very Informative.

[pup2]

Pretty broad too.

[devdevlin]

if you dont use your car d b babagsak yun langis sa loob ng makina mo? masama yun d b? ideally, how often should you use your car ba para maiwasan to? kung hindi naman madalas paggamit mo ng oto 2wing kelan mo dapat patakbuhin yun makina (at idle) para lng hndi bumagsak yun langis.

[mbeige]

I know that speeds above 40mph (60ish kph), open windows create more drag and can cause an increase of fuel consumption.

Ako I just use the fan and set it to the coldest setting for outside air. Malamig naman dito (malamig lamig pa rin, pero umiinit na kaya AC na ko madalas)...

35mph (56kph) is roughly the most economical speed to run in the city. Alam ko a lot of people in Manila drive at 40kph (25ish mph).

[j_avonni]

if you dont use your car d b babagsak yun langis sa loob ng makina mo? masama yun d b? ideally, how often should you use your car ba para maiwasan to? kung hindi naman madalas paggamit mo ng oto 2wing kelan mo dapat patakbuhin yun makina (at idle) para lng hndi bumagsak yun langis.

Nuong nag-iisa ako sa pagpasok sa trabaho at pag-uwi, I only drove my car thrice a week - MWF, and commute on TTh.

[mark_t]

if you dont use your car d b babagsak yun langis sa loob ng makina mo? masama yun d b? ideally, how often should you use your car ba para maiwasan to? kung hindi naman madalas paggamit mo ng oto 2wing kelan mo dapat patakbuhin yun makina (at idle) para lng hndi bumagsak yun langis.

dont worry about this, its urban legend.

This are for sure

gasoline expires in two years, diesel in five

radiator coolant should be replaced every 16 months

so puede mo isabay na lang sa pag palit ng radiator coolant ang pag paandar mo ng engine if you are putting it on storage. This is how i see it
so i dont worry. mas importante you provide your car a proper garage than
worry about the engine oil all going down the pan.

[v6dreamer]

if you dont use your car d b babagsak yun langis sa loob ng makina mo? masama yun d b? ideally, how often should you use your car ba para maiwasan to? kung hindi naman madalas paggamit mo ng oto 2wing kelan mo dapat patakbuhin yun makina (at idle) para lng hndi bumagsak yun langis.

Its okey, as long sa your oil pump is working nothing to worry about. The time you turn on your ignition your oil pump, pump the oil in fan and primed all the valve etc.

[energie_mgt]

install HHO hydrogen fuel cell,it really works.

[MaxAJ]

adding other customized accessories and or equipments like, turbo inter cooler, light mags, and smaller wheel diameters.. and cleaning the air intake and catalytic converter periodically will help.. we often do not think of this but its a big factor

[ghosthunter]

adding other customized accessories and or equipments like, turbo inter cooler, light mags, and smaller wheel diameters.. and cleaning the air intake and catalytic converter periodically will help.. we often do not think of this but its a big factor

smaller wheels will result in a drop in fuel economy.

how do you clean a catalytic converter??

how does adding a turbo inter cooler help increase fuel economy?

[ghosthunter]

install HHO hydrogen fuel cell,it really works.

Anyone who mixes the words "hydrogen fuel cell" with "HHO" has unfortunately totally no idea what he is talking about.

[tabong]

Thanx for the tips!