The Nigerian Economy is facing a huge reformation and everyone is cutting costs and looking for a way to save . Also fuel scarcity and price hike is inevitable so it becomes advisable and necessary that we all cut costs in fuel usage.

So Today , i would be sharing with you 10 important Fuel Saving Tips for every car owner . These tips are not limited to just Nigerians but to everyone who has a car.

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Fuel Saving Tips For You
1. Avoid Rush Hours

Those who live in the big cities and ,metropolis where the population is high tend to face this every single day.
Cities such as Lagos , Port-harcourt, Abuja etc tend to have Rush hour Traffic as everyone is trying to get home early at the same time.

Traffic Jam is a fuel consumer, because when you are stuck in traffic your car uses more fuel as you try to keep up up with the slow movement.

Do you know that Every time that you stop and start in traffic, your car needs first gear and a huge amount of fuel to get moving again?

So in case you can't avoid this , then save yourself the hassle and get a hybrid car, which uses much less fuel in town than a normal petrol or diesel.
2. Travel at Regular Speed.

It is not advisable to accelerate repeatedly and slow then as doing so .

A car speeding at 80mph uses 10% more fuel than one cruising at 70mph, according to the Department for Transport.-Guardian
3.Try as Much as Possible to Reduce Pressure on Your Accelerator.

While driving, always apply steady and consistent pressure to your car’s accelerator pedal. A heavy foot will always result in reduced gas mileage and poor fuel consumption
4.Service your car

Proper maintenance of your car is very essential as it helps to reduce if not eliminate issues such as dirty air filters, old spark plugs or low fluid levels which in return can boost your fuel usage.

You also need to maintained the efficiency of your engine and make sure you’re using the correct engine oil.
5.Carpooling

You can save on your fuel costs by Carpooling. In case you have no idea what it is . Carpooling is a term used to describe sharing of car journeys so that more than one person travels in a car.

So this can be a good way to save , look for friends , colleagues or community members who head to same direction as you . Carpooling will help a lot, even only one day a week.

Before We go further , Let me ask you this guilt imbibed question . Do you use the right fuel ?

Do you know that you can improve your fuel usage by using the right fuel . As they last longer and also help to minimize your consumption ?

so you should not that your fuel matters.
6. Use the Public Transport System

Public transport system is a major option fuel saving tip. You not only save more by using public transport but also save yourself the hassle and stress driving in traffic. Public transport like Bus, taxi , train and even ferry. If you are concerned of how annoying and jam-packed the buses are then try the BRT buses or take a taxi.
7.Regular Check on Your Tyre Pressure

Keeping the correct air pressure in your tyres is essential as your tyres wear longer, save fuel
8. Close your windows.

You might have the mentality that not using your Air conditioning saves you fuel but you are wrong.Do you know that closed windows are a big saver.

When you windows are opened it allows for significant drag above 80 kph. Wind resistance increases fuel consumption; so try to keep windows closed at high speed

Aircons use no fuel on engine braking and help with slowing a car down .Air con uses less fuel at highway speeds as the engine speed is more constant

So Switch aircons off on uphills and where cars need more power

In Conclusion , Making the most of the gas you put in your vehicle is one way of ensuring that you achieve the best possible fuel economy.

Being economical about fuel will help save money, reduce oil dependence costs, reduce climate changes, and increase energy sustainability.

Evatese Blog has come up with valuable fuel economy tips for drivers. These fuel saving tips will show you how to save more on Fuel Usage and consumption.

Any more tips? Please share in the comments box below or email us.
source:http://www.evatese.com/2015/11/16/important-fuel-saving-tips-for-every-car-owner/

For the carpooling, more load leads to more fuel consumption, except the passengers pay, i won't carry them..

Thanks for d tips.

burn your petrol more efficiently, use water to supplement like Stan Meyer and several thousand others.

AdeniyiA:
For the carpooling, more load leads to more fuel consumption, except the passengers pay, i won't carry them..

Jekalo.com is the solution for you then. You can offer up your ride for carpooling for a profit and also join other rides when you don't feel like driving yourself.

Belruk:
Thanks for d tips.

You are welcome

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