More and more people are starting to save on almost everything as the cost of living continues to rise, while high prices for electricity, water, and gas force families to find ways to reduce their consumption – for example, take a shower more quickly and more efficiently, turn off the lights if there is no electricity. urgent need and even sometimes refuse to use air conditioning to the detriment of your comfort.

The cost of maintaining a family car is also at an all-time high, especially when you consider fuel prices hovering around the highest levels they’ve ever been. But just like with utility savings, there are also ways to minimize the amount of gas your car uses and, more importantly, save money.

Tip #1: Your Right Foot

Unsurprisingly, the first tip for saving gas doesn’t have to do with the vehicle at all, but rather with your right foot and how you use it 🙂 The way you drive your car can have a big impact on your gas economy overall.

For starters, if you take off from traffic lights at full throttle or faster than most, you’re probably wasting gas. On the other hand, it is also important to remember that every time you use your brakes, you are literally burning your money. Think about it – you burn a certain amount of fuel (energy) to get to a certain speed, and when you need to slow down, the brakes on your car accordingly absorb that speed and turn it into energy. This is the speed you paid for from your wallet. And while it would be foolish (and dangerous) not to use the brakes on your car, you can use this knowledge to adapt your driving style.

For example, if you notice that the traffic light ahead is about to turn red, do not accelerate to quickly approach the traffic light and then brake just before it, before the red light. Instead, try accelerating earlier and allowing your car to gradually slow down as you approach. There are two advantages. First, you use engine braking (instead of your actual brakes) to slow the car down, this uses virtually no fuel; and secondly, before you get there, the light may change to green, meaning you can just continue on your way.

Tip #2: Check your tire pressure

Checking your tire pressure is another simple way to save your car’s fuel, but unfortunately, many drivers don’t do it on a regular basis. If your tire pressure is low, you will increase the resistance of your tires as your vehicle moves on the road and this will have a negative impact on your vehicle’s fuel economy. Inflate your car’s tires to the required pressure using an air pump at your local gas station. It will cost you practically nothing.

Tip #3: Lose excess weight

Get rid of everything unnecessary in your car or in your vehicle. Every kilogram of weight removed from the vehicle will have a beneficial effect on fuel economy. How? Well, it’s actually quite simple – less weight means your engine will have to work harder to get the car to the desired speed and maintain it while driving. Yes, and this is a great incentive for the driver himself to lose weight 😉

Tip #4: Replace your engine air filter

Air filter is the first and last line of defense, protecting your engine from all the dust and dirt that kicks up from other vehicles on the road. After some time, it will inevitably become clogged and stop functioning normally. That’s why it’s worth changing your air filter at least once a year to ensure your engine can achieve the optimal air/fuel ratio.

Tip #5: Maintaining Your Car

Here’s another thing you should do at least once a year – either have your car serviced yourself or have it checked by a professional at your local auto repair shop. You may not see any significant improvement after a technical inspection, but at least you will have peace of mind knowing that fresh oil is circulating in your car’s engine, all engine parts are working properly and reliably, all this will help extend the life of your car and will have a beneficial effect on gasoline savings.

What do we expect?

Depending on the type of car you drive and the condition it is in, if you follow the tips above, you can actually experience at least 10% fuel savings. However, the most important thing to remember is that it’s not just your vehicle that needs improvement – it may take time for you, the driver, to change old habits that may be harming and hindering you and your vehicle. Good luck on the roads!

REMEMBER: You can always contact our car service center, where your car will be happy to receive professional technical assistance. You can also make an appointment with us for a scheduled technical inspection! Please familiarize yourself with our car repair and diagnostic services.