Nigeria is an oil producing country, but it is disheartening that the price of fuel is still sky high. We all have no say here than to buy it on any price they fix it.
some of us may not be able to buy hybrid cars, of which have a very good fuel economy.
I came with a good news today; you can as a driver economize the use of fuel in your car by making a very good use of every liter/gallon the car engine uses.

Below are some tips you can adopt in order to conserve fuel and it also gives you a smoother ride.

All these driving tips wont work if you don't properly maintain your car


1. ensure your car is serviced often which includes changing of your car engine oil. This will make the engine to run smoothly.

2. Ensure you have the right pressure on your tires. When you drive on low pressured tires, rolling resistance increases which in turn increases the car fuel consumption. Check your tire pressure on a regular basis. Also ensure the car wheels are correctly aligned.

3. Switch off you engine when in a traffic jam. please don't do this one if your car experiences hard-starting problem, else people behind you may lay several curses on you.
When in a traffic on a steep road, rolling the car down can help.
WARNING: When the engine is off, the steering and the brake get stiffer, so be careful.

4. For those driving automatic cars, ensure the gear fluid is up to level for a smooth transmission.

5. Remove unnecessary weights from the car.

6. Avoid sharp acceleration when you know you will bake in no few distance.

7.Ensure you make the best choices of gear when using a manual transmission.

8. Drive with your windows up and A/C on when on highway or speed above 45 MPH. This reduces drag on the car.
Drive with windows down and A/C off when driving on : lower MPH; when driving early in the morning and at night (the atmosphere is cooler by these times of the day).

9. Always take the route that has lesser cars plying on it. Take the route that is more free of cars even if it is longer, believe me, it will save your fuel.

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