Corporate Ballerina: 10 WAYS TO SAVE UP ON FUEL

1. SWITCH OF THE AIR CONDITIONER

Reduce the amount of times you switch on your "AC".
On a good day you will get some fresh air.

2. WHILE IN TRAFFIC, SWITCH OFF YOUR CAR

3. WALK IF YOUR DESTINATION IS JUST A SHORT DISTANCE AWAY

The benefits to your health are also numerous.

4. DO NOT OVERLOAD YOUR CAR

For example, a car with a 1300 engine might have to work much harder if it has to transport four or five people, as opposed to three.

For every 100 extra pounds carried around, your vehicle loses 1 to 2% in fuel efficiency. Don't drive around with too much junk in the trunk.

5. DO NOT CHANGE GEARS UNNECESSARILY

On paper, an automatic transmission will use more fuel. The reasons come down mostly to how it works: while a manual transmission disengages from the engine, thus using no additional power, an automatic is always engaged. Improvements in the design have reduced this, but not at low speeds. Yet much of the damage done to your petrol gauge by an automatic can be eclipsed by poor use of a manual. We all believe we are good drivers, but in reality most of us waste a lot of fuel through how we change gears. It is recommended that shifting at around 2,500 RPMs, though you should make some allowance for the load and angle. To really pick up the skill, consider signing up for an advanced driving course.

6.STRAIGHTEN UP

Poor alignment not only causes tires to wear out more quickly, but also forces your engine to work harder. Align your tires, and save up to 10%

Read more: http://www.thedailygreen.com/environmental-news/latest/save-gas-47031702#ixzz1uN5cpDBg

7.PUMP YOUR TIRES

More than one-quarter of vehicles are driving on deflated tires. The average under-inflation of 7.5 pounds causes a loss of 2.8% in fuel efficiency.

8.SLOW DOWN

For every 5 mph you reduce highway speed, you can reduce fuel consumption by 7%

Read more: http://www.thedailygreen.com/environmental-news/latest/save-gas-47031702#ixzz1uNAtKJmE

9.LAY OF THE BREAKS

Riding with your foot on the brake pedal will not only wear out brake pads (which will cost you at the maintenance shop) but can also increase gas consumption by as much as 35%.

Read more: http://www.thedailygreen.com/environmental-news/latest/save-gas-47031702#ixzz1uNBBMUPm

10.DON'T IDLE

Besides causing pollution, idling wastes gas. If stopped for more than 30 seconds, turn off the engine, and don't bother to "warm up" your car before driving -- it is not necessary.

Corporate Ballerina

10 WAYS TO SAVE UP ON FUEL

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