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PoliticsRe: You Will Soon Enjoy Benefits Of Tough Decisions, Tinubu Assures Nigerians by autodoctor: 10:18am On Jan 24, 2024
We have been enjoying it since the time of Lord Lugard. Nothing is new again.
PoliticsRe: EFCC Set To Arraign Former Anambra Governor, Obiano On Money Laundering Charges by autodoctor: 10:17am On Jan 24, 2024
Time to smile to the bank
CrimeRe: NSCDC Boss Charge Officials To Increase Intelligence Gathering In FCT by autodoctor: 10:15am On Jan 24, 2024
Story for the gods.
CrimeRe: EFCC Takes Obiano Into Custody Ahead Of Arraignment - Daily Post by autodoctor: 10:15am On Jan 24, 2024
Time for the ghana must gos and brown envelopes.
SportsRe: Lagos State Sets Up AFCON Viewing Centres Across The State by autodoctor: 10:13am On Jan 24, 2024
Another way to create massive employment.
PoliticsRe: Boko Haram Attacks Military Brigade In Borno, Kills Army Lieutenant, Vigilantes by autodoctor: 10:13am On Jan 24, 2024
Wetin Borno do this people?
CrimeRe: UN Asks Nigeria To End Death Penalty, Rights Violations by autodoctor: 10:12am On Jan 24, 2024
The death penalty law is now in the hands of kidnappers, bandits, murderers and assassins. These are the people UN should be discussing with.
CrimeRe: UN Asks Nigeria To End Death Penalty, Rights Violations by autodoctor: 10:08am On Jan 24, 2024
The death penalty law is now in the hands of kidnappers and bandits.
PoliticsRe: Bello Bodejo, Miyetti Allah’s President Not With DSS - Spokesman by autodoctor: 10:07am On Jan 24, 2024
We don hear
CrimeRe: Police Accused Of Demanding ₦250k Bribe From Kidnapped Victims’ Family In Abuja by autodoctor: 10:07am On Jan 24, 2024
No gree for anyone is the new police slogan.
FamilyRe: Nigerian Man Living Abroad Caught Wife In Hotel After She Claimed Going To Work by autodoctor: 10:05am On Jan 24, 2024
Tori wowoooh
PoliticsRe: Is Nyesom Wike An APC Member Or A PDP Member? by autodoctor: 10:01am On Jan 24, 2024
Who cares?
PoliticsRe: Adeleke’s Sacking Of 1,500 Teachers Increased Out Of School Children - Oyetola by autodoctor: 10:00am On Jan 24, 2024
We are making progress be dat
CrimeRe: Man Escapes From Kidnappers' Den After He & 5 Others Were Abducted In Kogi by autodoctor: 2:28pm On Jan 23, 2024
This type of story every day. Haba!!!
PoliticsRe: Court To Fubara: By Withdrawing All Suits, You’ve Admitted Wrong And Liability by autodoctor: 2:12pm On Jan 23, 2024
When will this saga end? There's plenty of work to be done.
Autos7 Driving Habits That Causes High Fuel Consumption In Cars by autodoctor(op): 1:33pm On Jan 23, 2024
7 Driving Habits That Causes High Fuel Consumption In cars.

Filling up your tank is such a routine task that it can seem pointless to keep track of how often you need to stop by the pump and how much fuel you use. You have to get the gas to get where you’re going anyway, so why keep a record?
Gas consumption will inevitably vary within the same car depending on many outside factors. Temperature, traveling environment, and long trips will all play a part in your fuel efficiency. But the internal workings of your vehicle can affect your fuel efficiency, too, as can your personal habits.
When you keep track of your mileage and how often you have to fill up, you can gain some valuable insights into your car’s health that can help you save money on repairs down the line. You can also get an idea of some driving habits that you might want to change in order to save your car and your pocketbook.

1.Engine Oil

Changing your engine oil at regular, manufacturer-recommended intervals can help you lower your fuel consumption. If you’ve noticed that your fuel efficiency is declining, and you also haven’t changed your oil in the recent past, old engine oil may be a culprit.
For newer vehicles (2013 or later), car manufacturers have improved their fuel and oil technologies so that you should only have to change your oil every 7,000-10,000 miles. Compared to older cars that required oil changes every 3,000 miles, this not only improves your fuel economy, but it also saves you time and money.

2. Oxygen sensors, Air filters, Spark plugs, and fuel injector nozzles

These four parts of your vehicle seem to be unrelated to your fuel mileage, but they can seriously impact your fuel consumption. If you notice that your fuel usage has gone up in recent months, make sure that these parts are clean and working correctly.

3. Tires

Even if your tire pressure indicator isn’t brightly On, your tires may be under-inflated, and that could cause a decrease in fuel efficiency. Use a simple tire pressure gauge (available at many auto parts shop and follow vehicle manufacturer's guidelines) to check each tire’s pressure. Make sure to do so before you turn on your car for the day because cool tires will give you the most accurate pressure reading.If you notice that your tires look visibly under-inflated, you are already well past the time when you should have filled up your tires.

4. Air Conditioning

On really hot days, using the air conditioning can put a lot of load on your engine and affect your fuel efficiency. To alleviate this problem, crack a window until your car’s internal temperature is at or lower than the exterior temp. Keep in mind, however, that it’s better to keep the windows closed when you’re driving at highway speeds because it reduces the amount of drag on your vehicle.

5. Idling

This habit seems like a no-brainer, but it is a gas-waster that is often overlooked, forgotten, or ignored. If you are in a location where you can completely turn off your engine, you should do it. Shutting off your car is not only better for your fuel usage, but it also prevents unnecessary wear and tear on your vehicle's engine. If you’re in a situation where you can’t turn your engine off entirely, put your gear in Park or Neutral while you wait.

6. Using the Wrong Gear

If your car has manual transmission (stick shift), make sure to use the appropriate gear. If you’re pulling heavy loads or climbing, you should use a lower gear, so your engine doesn’t have to work harder than it needs to. Similarly, make sure to use a higher gear when traveling at faster speeds. The long and short is this: listen to your engine. If it sounds like it is overworking or underworking, you are probably wasting fuel.

7. Aggressive Driving

This bad habit is threefold – driving too fast, accelerating too quickly, and stopping too suddenly. All three of these actions lead to high fuel consumption. Where possible, you should accelerate slowly and drive with the speed of traffic. Give yourself enough space between you and the person ahead of you so that you can stop gradually without aggressively slamming on the brakes. A natural, brakeless deceleration, where possible, can help you increase your fuel efficiency.
Car Talk7 Driving Habits That Causes High Fuel Consumption In Cars by autodoctor(op): 12:55pm On Jan 23, 2024
7 Driving Habits That Causes High Fuel Consumption In cars.

Filling up your tank is such a routine task that it can seem pointless to keep track of how often you need to stop by the pump and how much fuel you use. You have to get the gas to get where you’re going anyway, so why keep a record?
Gas consumption will inevitably vary within the same car depending on many outside factors. Temperature, traveling environment, and long trips will all play a part in your fuel efficiency. But the internal workings of your vehicle can affect your fuel efficiency, too, as can your personal habits.
When you keep track of your mileage and how often you have to fill up, you can gain some valuable insights into your car’s health that can help you save money on repairs down the line. You can also get an idea of some driving habits that you might want to change in order to save your car and your pocketbook.
Parts of Your Car that Affect Fuel Consumption

1.Engine Oil

Changing your engine oil at regular, manufacturer-recommended intervals can help you lower your fuel consumption. If you’ve noticed that your fuel efficiency is declining, and you also haven’t changed your oil in the recent past, old engine oil may be a culprit.
For newer vehicles (2013 or later), car manufacturers have improved their fuel and oil technologies so that you should only have to change your oil every 7,000-10,000 miles. Compared to older cars that required oil changes every 3,000 miles, this not only improves your fuel economy, but it also saves you time and money.

2. Oxygen sensors, Air filters, Spark plugs, and fuel injector nozzles.

These four parts of your vehicle seem to be unrelated to your fuel mileage, but they can seriously impact your fuel consumption. If you notice that your fuel usage has gone up in recent months, make sure that these parts are clean and working correctly.

3. Tires

Even if your tire pressure indicator isn’t brightly On, your tires may be under-inflated, and that could cause a decrease in fuel efficiency. Use a simple tire pressure gauge (available at many auto parts shop and follow vehicle manufacturer's guidelines) to check each tire’s pressure. Make sure to do so before you turn on your car for the day because cool tires will give you the most accurate pressure reading.If you notice that your tires look visibly under-inflated, you are already well past the time when you should have filled up your tires.

4. Air Conditioning

On really hot days, using the air conditioning can put a lot of load on your engine and affect your fuel efficiency. To alleviate this problem, crack a window until your car’s internal temperature is at or lower than the exterior temp. Keep in mind, however, that it’s better to keep the windows closed when you’re driving at highway speeds because it reduces the amount of drag on your vehicle.

5. Idling

This habit seems like a no-brainer, but it is a gas-waster that is often overlooked, forgotten, or ignored. If you are in a location where you can completely turn off your engine, you should do it. Shutting off your car is not only better for your fuel usage, but it also prevents unnecessary wear and tear on your vehicle's engine. If you’re in a situation where you can’t turn your engine off entirely, put your gear in Park or Neutral while you wait.

6. Using the Wrong Gear

If your car has manual transmission (stick shift), make sure to use the appropriate gear. If you’re pulling heavy loads or climbing, you should use a lower gear, so your engine doesn’t have to work harder than it needs to. Similarly, make sure to use a higher gear when traveling at faster speeds. The long and short is this: listen to your engine. If it sounds like it is overworking or underworking, you are probably wasting fuel.

7. Aggressive Driving

This bad habit is threefold – driving too fast, accelerating too quickly, and stopping too suddenly. All three of these actions lead to high fuel consumption. Where possible, you should accelerate slowly and drive with the speed of traffic. Give yourself enough space between you and the person ahead of you so that you can stop gradually without aggressively slamming on the brakes. A natural, brakeless deceleration, where possible, can help you increase your fuel efficiency.

Autodoctor ABUJA
EventsRe: White Wedding Of Mzznaki Tetteh And Prince Kodjo by autodoctor: 12:21pm On Aug 09, 2016
One man's meat, another man's .......
Jobs/VacanciesRe: After 2years Of NYSC,I Got A Job Today. by autodoctor: 11:56am On Aug 06, 2016
Congratulations. You didnt tell us the kind of job. I hope you are well paid. If you had mentioned this earlier, I would have given you a job here in Abuja.
BusinessRe: Nigerian Stock Exchange Loses N112bn by autodoctor: 7:27am On Aug 06, 2016
hungryboy:
Chai Buhari,
By the time this dullard is through with our country,
Our currency fit dey like Zimbabwe own oh,
Were we go dey use 100million buy a loaf of bread oh?
I
grin grin grin
PoliticsRe: Florence Ajimobi Honours Policewoman In The Rain Controlling Traffic by autodoctor: 5:18pm On Aug 05, 2016
Shes doing her job. Its just that traffic wardens are not usually provided with raincoats.
BusinessRe: "We Have Recovered N644bn" - AMCON by autodoctor: 5:16pm On Aug 05, 2016
We havent seen a kobo of it yet.
Nairaland GeneralRe: Conductor Jumps In Ikate Roundabout Canal, In Lagos (photos) by autodoctor: 5:15pm On Aug 05, 2016
This ain't news. Its a common sight in Lagos.
RomanceRe: Student Dies During Masturbation In Front Of Laptop by autodoctor: 3:26pm On Aug 05, 2016
Hmmmm. I wont even comment on this one.
CelebritiesRe: Udomboso John Saviours "Young John" YBNL Music Producer, The Wicked Producer by autodoctor: 2:55pm On Aug 05, 2016
Wicked producer.
CelebritiesRe: Laura Ikeji And Her Boyfriend Leaving The Club (Photos) by autodoctor: 2:52pm On Aug 05, 2016
I left the club too last night with Linda. How comes no one posted our pics to post here?
PoliticsRe: Court Sends Agbele To Kuje Prison by autodoctor: 12:28pm On Aug 04, 2016
I hear
EducationRe: Students & Their Laptops In American University Classroom by autodoctor: 11:26am On Aug 04, 2016
America abi? The home of Apple computers. Nigeria, the home of black board and slate since 2000 bc.
PoliticsRe: Al-Barnawi: "Kill Christians, Target Churches Not Mosque" by autodoctor: 11:19am On Aug 04, 2016
Nonsense
CrimeRe: Man Attempting To Kill Friend For Rituals In Ghana Caught (pics) by autodoctor: 11:15am On Aug 04, 2016
His "best" friend.
PoliticsRe: Shehu Sani To Gowon: You Became Head Of State In Your Early 30s, Should We.. by autodoctor: 11:13am On Aug 04, 2016
Dont forget that he became head of state as a soldier. Soldiers carry guns not ballot paper.
EducationRe: FUTA Student Johnathan olukaiyeja Missing Please Help!!! by autodoctor: 11:11am On Aug 04, 2016
This is sad. God will help find him.

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