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Per Last year gasoline in Russia has risen in price by about 10%, and this growth has hurt the pockets of Russian motorists. In this regard, the question "how to save gasoline?" becomes more and more relevant every day. In today's article, we'll look at 10 of the most effective ways to save gasoline for drivers with mechanical box gear.

Saving gasoline on mechanics: is it realistic?

I myself drive a mechanic, and I set out to start saving gas as much as possible, because I have to drive quite a lot. I have tried a large number of recommendations on this matter, and I will share with you only those that worked for me personally.

For example: when I bought a car in April 2017, 92nd gasoline cost 37 rubles per liter. Today the price is already more than 43 rubles per liter, and the number of kilometers that a car drives to a gas station, which is usual at a cost, is gradually decreasing.

Today I can say for sure: saving gasoline on mechanics is real, and from the moment I tried various recommendations and began to apply the most effective of them, my fuel costs decreased by about 10%.

Considering that the monthly costs for gasoline are 5,000-6,000 thousand rubles, then I started saving about 500 rubles a month, which is equivalent to 12 liters of gasoline, which I can drive an additional 120-130 kilometers per month, thanks to savings.

Features of saving gasoline on mechanics

It is a well-known fact that cars with a manual transmission consume about 5-10% less gasoline than with an automatic transmission. In addition, drivers who drive mechanics are more likely to may affect to save gasoline by their actions.

In general, all ways to save gasoline are divided into 2 groups:

1. preliminary preparation of the car;
2. driver's actions while driving;

This article was written specifically for those who drive a mechanic, and therefore we will start with exactly those methods that are directly related to the features of driving on a manual transmission, and then move on to ways to optimize the car to save gasoline.

Warming up the car

First of all, you need to take care that the car warms up optimal amount time, without wasting gasoline in vain, because at idle, most cars are quite "gluttonous". The optimal warm-up time for a car with mechanics: in summer - 1-2 minutes, in winter 4-5 minutes... The main thing is not to accelerate to maximum speeds the first kilometers of the way.

Some drivers have a habit of warming up a car for 15-20 minutes, especially in winter, while average consumption gasoline is a liter per hour. This means that just one warming up of the car takes more than 10 liters of gasoline per month. At the same time, most auto experts agreed that long heating does not benefit the car, but only reduces its resource.

Correct gear shifting

The key to fuel economy on the mechanics is correct, timely gear shifting. The lower the gear, the more powerful it is and the more fuel it requires. Therefore, the first rule is - do not overexpose transmissions above their threshold speed limit. For example, for most cars, the transition from 1st gear to second is recommended at around 20 km / h. Make sure that the needle on the speedometer does not go over 20 km / h in first gear. Approaching this mark, go to the second. An even more economical option would be to switch to the second at around 17-18 km / h. The car will accelerate a little slower, but the savings in gasoline will be significant, given that we have to accelerate from a standstill hundreds of times a day.

Competent work with the gas pedal

The second most important point of saving is the smooth use of the gas fall. First of all, this concerns the acceleration of the car from a standstill, after it has come to a complete stop. The smoother the start, the less gasoline the engine uses for this.

Further acceleration should also be as smooth as possible. When changing gear, do not "press" the accelerator pedal immediately, try increase pressure gradually... Remember that the optimal number of revolutions while driving is from 2000 to 2500, and it is in this interval that the most tangible savings in gasoline are achieved when driving mechanically.

If the traffic is slow enough try to maintain a smooth riding rhythm in 1st or 2nd gear, minimizing the occurrence of a complete stop. Highest consumption fuel is acceleration. Therefore, try to feel the speed of the flow, and instead of stopping and moving off several times, it is better to drive smoothly in first gear, which will be much more economical.

"Gluttonous" brake pedal

It is known that braking a car also requires gasoline costs, as does acceleration. Many drivers forget about this, making hundreds of extra brake strokes a day.

There are two ways to reduce the number of brake pedal uses. At first, increase distance to the vehicle in front, so that you do not have to adjust to its driving style, and you will be able to maintain the most uniform speed.

Secondly, stopping only with the brake pedal is not the most economical and practical option. The most optimal for driving mechanics is to master engine braking and combine it using the brake pedal. If you are not familiar with how to properly brake the engine, then watch this short video tutorial so as not to make mistakes.

Can I roll in neutral?

This is the most controversial issue regarding fuel economy. I will say right away that I myself did not drive correctly for a long time. As soon as the red light comes on in front, or in front standing car I slowed down, I switched to "neutral" and rolled, at least 100-200 meters, thinking that this is how I save gasoline. However, after understanding the question, I realized that from the point of view of economy, this is not correct.

On neutral gear the engine consumes the amount of fuel it needs to maintain work on Idling ... And if the gear is engaged, and the gas pedal is released, then the fuel supply to the combustion chamber stops until the engine speed reaches the idle speed, i.e. the vehicle is in power saving mode. Therefore, the most effective way to "roll" on the mechanics - engine braking, drive to a complete stop.

Of all the elements of fuel economy, engine braking is the most difficult process, so do not rush to apply it until you fully master the correct technique.

We have analyzed the main features of saving gasoline on a manual transmission, and following only these recommendations can already reduce fuel consumption by 8-10%. But there are a few more simple recommendations related to technical part car that will also help you to reduce your gasoline costs by about 5%. Go!

Reducing the weight of the car

First of all, it is necessary to rid the car of all that is superfluous. Many drivers neglect this, rolling around in the trunk with toolboxes, a set of tires and much more that will not be useful to them on the road. The most costly moment when driving mechanically is acceleration from a standstill. On the one hand, the 30-50 kg weight reduction does not seem like a significant change, given that the machine itself usually weighs about a ton. But think about the fact that in a month we accelerate the car from a standstill 500-1000 times, and if each time the repulsed weight is at least 1 kg less, then in a month the engine will have to accelerate a total of 1000 kg less weight.

Wheel inflation

The tire inflation rate is an individual indicator for each vehicle. However, it is important to monitor this level not only visually, but also periodically measuring pressure in tires using a pump. It is a known fact that under-inflated or over-inflated tires negatively affect both fuel economy and tire wear.

If the pressure in your wheels is stable, then it is necessary to check and, if necessary, inflate the wheels at least once a week. If one of the tires is constantly deflating, then it is better to solve this problem at the tire service than to pump it up every day.

Improved aerodynamics

Aerodynamics of a car is the level of its resistance to air currents while driving. The more streamlined the car has, the less air resistance, which means - less consumption gasoline.

It would seem, how can this be influenced? Here are some ways:

Improve aerodynamics by as much as 10% will help removal of the trunk on the roof. If you have it, remember when was the last time you used it? Maybe you don't need it so much? Then shoot.

You can improve performance by 5% if high speed keep windows closed. In winter this is not a problem, however, in summer, at a speed of more than 50 km / h, turning on, for example, an air conditioner, will be more economical than open windows.

Surprisingly, aerodynamics can be improved by about 3% by removing the "fly swatter" from the hood, because this detail does not bring a tangible positive effect.

Car diagnostics

Even if the car does not have pronounced malfunctions, it still needs to be periodically shown to the master to prevent breakdowns. Optimally - once every 2-3 months. When it comes to fuel economy, the most attention needs to be paid to timely replacing the air filter.

Of all the elements of the car air filter to the greatest extent affects fuel consumption, because affects the degree of oxygen saturation of the combusted fuel. If the filter becomes clogged, the combustible mixture enters the chambers. internal combustion with a minimum amount of oxygen, and its lack is compensated by an increase in gasoline consumption.

For each model, the frequency of changing the air filter is different, but I advise you to change it at least every 10,000 km, because it is not expensive, and you do not need to go to the master to replace it. In addition, every 2-3 thousand km the air filter can be shaken out of the accumulated dust, which will also have a positive effect on saving gasoline.

Choosing the right route

Many motorists have been using the same route to work or home for years, without realizing that there might be faster, less congested routes. For this I recommend use the navigator periodically paving a route in search of the most optimal one, because road congestion depends on many factors and sometimes faster and more convenient routes will appear than your usual one.

We have considered the most effective ways fuel savings for mechanic drivers, and by following these few simple guidelines, you can start saving 10-15% of your fuel each month.

Gasoline today is far from cheap, motorists are constantly looking for all kinds of discounts, promotions, buying devices to save gasoline in order to somehow save on fuel,
by today's standards, eating up a large share of the family budget. We will consider some ways of saving in more detail today.

Neodymium magnets

Most people know that fuel is a dielectric. So if you install such a special one, then the engine power will noticeably increase, and the gasoline consumption will decrease. When heated, the fuel begins to expand, thereby grouping the hydrocarbon molecules included in its composition. Oxygen for these groups becomes inaccessible, but a magnet comes to the rescue, breaking these clots as they pass through it, positively charging the molecules for mixing with oxygen and better combustion. Fuel-saving neodymium magnet devices reduce gas mileage by up to 20%. They:

• improve the performance of the lubrication system
• reduce oil consumption by up to 5%
• reduce gas emissions by up to 50%
• increase engine power by 7%
• clean diesel fuel
• do not form soot, deposits on the cylinder, piston valves, spark plugs, thereby prolonging their service life
• magnets are easy to install, quickly pay for themselves.

Poor-quality and poorly burning gasoline no longer threatens a car with neodymium magnets. It is not difficult to install neodymium magnets, it is important to first select a high-quality fuel hose, for efficiency, connect the device as close to the carburetor as possible, fix the hose with a strap. Before installation, you need to remove the contact from the battery. After installing the magnets, connect the battery back, give maximum load on the motor, turning on everything that is possible in the car, and we ride for a few minutes.

Fuel economy on a car with magnets will be noticeable only after 1200 - 1500 km of run, but at first the slag deposits will be removed very actively.

The magnets purchased must be of high quality; before installation, it is important to adjust the feed of fuel assemblies in order for the savings to be real, and installed device to save fuel, he worked for the benefit of his master.

Dudyshev's cannon candles for cars

They allow you to save up to 20% of fuel, reduce the toxicity of the exhaust - up to 70%, increase the engine power - up to 10%. However, the opinion of motorists about their installation is ambiguous. In fact, after the test drives, there is no significant fuel economy, and, apart from the blue bulbs with a bright glow, there is most likely no sense.

How realistic is it to save on fuel from a cigarette lighter?

Today, there are many devices on sale for saving gasoline up to 15-30%, increasing engine power, which are enough to insert into the cigarette lighter (socket). Blue light bulbs, like small batteries, are stuffed with electrolytic condensate, according to manufacturers, improve the operation of the entire electrical system of the car.

A charged capacitor only starts to release electricity when the load on the generator increases. Thanks to the device, some compensation for the missing voltage occurs, thereby removing the load from the battery.

Is it realistic to save fuel on your own?

Whatever the manufacturers of various blue light bulbs claim, mistrust in them remains, and drive tests have shown that they do not bring tangible savings. So, friends, we can only hope to save fuel with our own hands.

How to save gasoline?

1. It is important to drive a car smoothly, since a lot of energy is spent on consumption during sharp braking, and a large amount of it flies into the air.
2. Remove unnecessary things from the trunk, which increase not only the weight of the car, but also the energy consumption for movement.
3. When the speed increases 2 times, gasoline is consumed 4 times more. When driving slowly, gasoline is consumed no less. The optimal speed for saving gasoline is 60 - 100 km per hour. The density of water and air often impedes movement. When driving in the rain, it is better to slow down, especially since it is also safe.
4. We save electricity. Gasoline consumption increases by almost 40% when various energy consumers are switched on in the passenger compartment. Is it worth turning on unnecessarily, for example, music or air conditioning?
5. Riding in an air bag. Drive efficiently, that is, join the vehicle in front as close as possible. So it will be more reasonable to move around, which also affects energy consumption.
6. Also, with an increase in tire pressure, friction and resistance will be less, respectively, the consumption of gasoline will also decrease.
7. Correct use of the gearbox. It is important to monitor the timely gear change, as well as the tachometer - if the tachometer shows 2500-3000 rpm, then it's time to change gear.
8. Reduced air resistance. A plastic body kit installed on the hood or bottom, especially when driving on the highway, will prevent the engine from braking due to air currents and fuel consumption will be more economical.

An automatic transmission, car breakdowns, traffic jams, an empty roof rack lead to an increase in consumption.

You can also try using special additives to gasoline for fuel economy, which are additives to gasoline, produced in liquid form or as tablets.

Saving fuel on a car with your own hands will be more tangible than using additives, questionable candles or light bulbs inserted into a cigarette lighter.

All of the above tips are simple and, I hope, will be useful to you, dear readers and drivers.

15 to 60% savings on gasoline. This is exactly how much you can get if you apply all the methods I have listed in this article. It's amazing how much gasoline we burn in vain literally out of the blue.

Find out how many extra liters YOU are spending!

Method number 0: Visit the service

Out of competition.

Increased fuel consumption can be caused by a number of breakdowns. Everything written in this article assumes that your car is in good working order.

Visit the service regularly.

Method # 1: Reducing Cx

Cx is the drag coefficient. How bigger car similar to a bar of soap, the smaller it is.

For example, Gelendvagen, Cx = 0.55:

Lada Priora, Cx = 0.32:

Toyota Prius, Cx = 0.25:

Racing car: Cx = 0.16:

“Well, okay, I see. What should I do with my Gelendvagen? Is it possible to tap sharp corners with a sledgehammer? "

We will not tap the corners, but it is a good idea to remove some of the unnecessary. Here is a useful plate:

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If you've forgotten the last time you used your roof rack, why not remove it?

And why every third person disfigures his car with a "fly swatter", I, apparently, will never understand. You can try to "enlighten" me in the comments.

Method number 2: Reducing the weight of the car

Well, that's understandable: less weight means less consumption.

Check if you are carrying unnecessary things with you ( Baby chair, winter tires and cylinders with "frost-free" in the summer).

Have you thought of installing additional sound insulation? Remember that it will increase the weight of your car by 50-100 kg, and consumption by 0.4-0.7 liters. That is, you will pay for the sound insulation for the entire service life of the car.

In countries with excellent roads, it is wise to remove the spare tire. True, I heard that new cars are not equipped there anyway. In Russia, such a "trick" can hardly be called successful. I don’t know about the roads in Ukraine.

Method number 3: change your driving style

For some, there are endless reserves of savings (and according to the boring German traffic safety council - up to 25%).

What is the most economical driving style?

Ask your grandfather: "smart" speed selection, smooth acceleration and deceleration. You also need to take into account the work of traffic lights and the traffic situation in general. In a nutshell: the less often you use the brake, the less consumption.

Method # 4: Choose your travel time wisely

You stand in a traffic jam - you waste gasoline.

Maybe it makes sense to leave with a reserve? Maybe at 6 in the morning? Yes, you will arrive earlier, but you will save time and fuel, and the remaining hour can be devoted, for example, to reading Lifehacker.

I also don’t poke around in the center on weekdays. I save up all such things and do them in one fell swoop on Sunday, when the roads are much freer.

Method number 5: Choose your route wisely

Life hacker regularly has articles about navigators. Many navigators are equipped with a traffic alert function. On other days, this can save you several hours of time and a couple of liters of gasoline.

By the way, friends, it will be great if you write your favorite service in the comments. I'm just looking at this topic.

Method # 6: On the track, use cruising speed

Cruising speed is the speed at which fuel consumption is minimal. Most often it is achieved at last gear at a speed of 2-2.5 thousand rpm.

How more powerful than a car, the higher the cruising speed. For my "choked" Ford Fiesta (83 hp) this speed is about 90 km / h.

An increase in speed above cruising speed will inevitably lead to an increase in fuel consumption. How much? Take the VAZ 2105 as an example:

• 80 km / h - 7 liters per 100 km
• 100 km / h - 11 liters per 100 km (.

Often cruising speed point to service book car. Look, maybe you have it listed there.

Method number 7: choose the right gear

As I already said, fuel consumption is minimal when the tachometer is 2-2.5 thousand rpm. Always try to select a gear so that you drive at these speeds.

V modern cars sometimes a special prompter is installed, which signals when it is necessary to switch up or down. At the end of the trip, such a machine may even give you an “environmental rating”.

If you have an automaton, then, of course, you do not have to think about the chosen speed.

Method number 8: Selection of rubber

Some tires use more fuel, others less. The difference can be up to 0.5 liters per 100 km. Agree, a lot?

By choosing economical tires, rely not on the manufacturer's data, but on real tests conducted by all leading auto publications.

Method number 9: do not put wheels of a larger radius

Many people put on their cars wheels of a larger radius, for example, R16 instead of R14. Of course, one can agree that the car looks "cooler" this way:

But, unfortunately, this will have to pay an increase in consumption.

How much?

I did not find reliable data, but there is a belief that 1 cm of radius adds 1 liter per 100 km to the consumption. A lot.

Method # 10: Correct tire pressure

I will not advise you to pump your tires. Yes, this will reduce consumption, but at what cost? It is wiser to pump them over the top bar recommended by the manufacturer.

It says that the pressure drop from 2.0 kg / sq. cm up to 1.5 kg / sq. cm leads to an overconsumption of fuel by about 3%.

Monitor your tire pressure. Or pay in rubles.

Method number 11: buy a heated garage

It is not easy to warm up the car in winter, and while it is warming up, precious gasoline is burning. A heated garage can solve this problem in the bud.

Method number 12: Get a discount card

You will laugh, but for years I stopped by the same gas station, and thought of issuing there discount card only recently. It took me 5 minutes. Now I save 3% from each refueling. I'm sure most of the big chains have something like this.

Bad Method # 1: Turning Off Electrical Appliances

Of course, if you turn off the air conditioner in the heat and sweat, the consumption will decrease significantly (by about 2 l / 100 km). Opening windows is not an option. Remember that in this case the aerodynamics of the car will deteriorate. "Behind the wheel" even somehow conducted an experiment: what consumes more fuel - an air conditioner or open windows. For the life of me, I don’t remember its result. Write in the comments who also read this article, how they ended up.

From the same series, turning off headlights, music, heated seats.

I do not consider this method of saving to be successful. If you really give up the comfort in the car, then you have to go all the way and change to a bicycle.

Bad method # 2: Driving in the "aerothene" of a large truck

On the track, you can snuggle up behind a crawling wagon and drive in its "aeroteny". They say that this way you can save as much as 3% of gasoline.

I would like to see a person who cares so much about the environment that he is ready to “swallow” Kamaz exhaust for a long time. And the driver of the truck, it seems to me, will not tolerate such a "hare" for a long time and will try to do something. And you can forget about "Keep your distance".

In short, a way for freaks.

Bad Method # 3: Engine Additives

I mean the "miracle additives" that are poured into the gas tank or crankcase and which promise fuel economy. I followed this topic at one time, but never before has not a single automotive publisher been able to identify any significant savings.

For myself, I put an end to this topic. Or do you have a different experience? Write in the comments.

Bad Method # 4: Neutral Riding

When the car rolls down a hill or rolls by inertia to a traffic light, you can put the gear lever in neutral position... The car stops braking by the engine, which means we save. Here is such a theory.

However, it is proven that even fuel economy cannot be achieved. At the same time, driving in "neutral" can be dangerous - in the right moment you just won't be able to pick up speed quickly. And this may be necessary, for example, in the event of a skid.

To tell you the truth, I drive like that myself sometimes. I will get rid of!

Bad Method # 5: Buying an Electric Car or Hybrid

Electric cars have great benefits in some countries: tax breaks in Japan and Norway, free parking space in London, dedicated traffic lanes in the same Norway.

Owners of hybrids, let alone electric vehicles, are wonderful people who make our air cleaner. But I cannot admit that the purchase of an electric car was successful only as a means of saving money. Even in the USA, a hybrid starts to pay for itself only after 90,000 kilometers. I would not be surprised if in Russia it does not pay off in principle. No benefits for you, and the prices for these cars are lifted up to the skies.

What ways to save money have I missed?

Write in the comments!

I will also be glad to laugh with you and at bad ideas.

Fuel consumption is influenced by many factors. First of all, this is aerodynamics, power and thrust of the engine at low revs, as well as resistance of the road surface. A lot of energy is spent on acceleration to cruising speeds, but then the force is spent exclusively on overcoming the resistance of the environment. Therefore, to reduce emissions harmful substances from exhaust pipe ecologists recommend resorting to a simple mechanism for handling the gas pedal. You can press it only at the start, but after a speed of 30 km / h, light touches are enough. Then the engine will not spin over 2500 rpm. And this is quite enough for life in the city.

Modern motors have good low-end performance. Thanks to direct injection manages to achieve 80% of the torque at 1200 rpm. If the engine is also equipped with a variable valve timing system, then 80% of the thrust is available from 1000 rpm. This means that you do not need to accelerate for a smooth start and acceleration. By the way, according to the standards of the average European cycle, acceleration to "hundreds" is carried out in 30 seconds, and this dynamics just happens within the 2000 rpm range.

Keeping the engine running at excess speed is tricky. If the car is equipped with a manual manual transmission, then you can smoothly release the pedal already on idle, and a motor equipped electronic injection, he himself will slightly raise the thrust so as not to stall. On new BMW models and the MINI already has a driverless start system. In order to avoid unnecessary gas movements, the electronics itself sets correct level fuel supply.

The higher the better

But then it is necessary to reach the highest gear as quickly as possible. At a speed of 30 km / h, the fourth stage must be switched on, and at 60 km / h, the "sixth" must be set. Then the engine will rotate below 2000 rpm, the fuel consumption will drop significantly. For example, at 3000 rpm, 3.5 times more fuel is consumed than at 1500 rpm.

Thus, driving at a speed of 50-60 km / h on top gear will reduce the consumption of a 1.6-liter engine to 4-5 liters per “hundred”. This technique is useful when the fuel level is zero, when you need to reach the nearest gas station with the last of your strength.

Besides, modern cars use the "Start-Stop" system, which automatically turns off the motor at forced stops. On "old ladies" you can turn off the engine yourself. Standing in traffic jams and in front of traffic lights without a worker power unit adds up to 5% more fuel economy. But here we must remember that frequent starts harm the mechanics, and it is better to turn off the engine at stops lasting more than one minute.

Tires and aerodynamics

Well-inflated tires help save fuel. Many manufacturers in standard conditions it is recommended to inflate the “front end” to 2.2 bar, and the rear wheels to 2.3 bar. This is the most comfortable pressure for R16 and R17 wheels. But many do not watch the tires for months, allow the pressure to bleed off and forget that on a loaded car the tire sags, increasing the contact patch, which leads to increased wear and increased fuel consumption. Therefore, to travel with your family to the country with simple belongings in the trunk, you need to increase the tire pressure. A different value is set for each car model and wheel size. For example, on a Focus II with 205/55 R 17 wheels, it is recommended to run 2.8 bar in the rear tires. And at Ford mondeo rear wheels 215/50 R 17 are recommended to be pumped up to 2.9 bar. Then the patch of contact of the wheels with the asphalt is straightened to standard values and will decrease by about 1.5 times compared to the minimum pressure threshold. As a result, rolling resistance on asphalt will decrease. And this is about 10% fuel savings. But before pumping up the wheels, you need to look at the instructions.

"Recommended for a specific car pressure can be found on special stickers, which, as a rule, are located on the gas filler flap, in the doorway or on the glove compartment, says the leader of the promotion group brand and internal communications of Nokian Tires LLC Alexey Zayakin. - Compliance with the manufacturer's recommendations will have a positive effect on tire performance: grip, aquaplaning resistance, fuel efficiency and tire mileage ".

But the most important thing is that in order to avoid an increase in fuel consumption, the aerodynamics of the car must not be disturbed. A roof rack, ridiculous sports body kits and collective farm rear wings can significantly distort the passage of air flows through the car body. Turbulent eddies arise behind the stern, a zone of reduced pressure is formed, which sucks the machine back, preventing its movement. Now all cars are blown into wind tunnels where engineers try to arrange the body so that the air flow is dumped and chaotic already far aft. The sedan is considered to be the most optimal body type in terms of aerodynamics.

All in all, these simple tips can help you save on gas. Tests of domestic magazines have shown that thanks to a set of these rules, it is possible to reduce the consumption of a 1.6-liter naturally aspirated engine on C-class cars with manual box gears and with front-wheel drive up to 3.5-4 liters of gasoline per 100 km of run. True, driving so economically is a lot of work.

Reducing gas mileage per kilometer is a dream of many drivers, especially recently, when the numbers at gas stations change frequently and only upward. Some techniques have been used for decades and do not lose their relevance, some become obsolete, with the advent of new cars, new options are being sought to reduce fuel costs.

Fuel saving methods

In fact, there are quite a few tricks for saving fuel on a car. Some of them can be called global (for example, changing cars), and some require just a little attention to their own " iron horse"(for example, inflate tires). We will try to consider the most effective and proven methods:

• Cost statistics. It should first be noted that important role plays a record of fuel consumption, keeping a kind of logbook. You can use for this purpose both a traditional notebook and special mobile applications to smartphones. This process is simple, but it disciplines the driver and the effect of it is great enough. As soon as the car owner notices excessive consumption of gasoline or diesel fuel, this will be a signal for technical inspection cars.
• Choosing a car. When buying, it would be more correct to give an advantage over economical car... The most interesting option are hybrids equipped with electric and classic (internal combustion) engines. They cost much more, but in the process of operation the savings will be constant and quite large. Another good solution could be a car with a turbo-diesel engine, which is more environmentally friendly and economical (by a third) than a gasoline one.
• Correct engine warm-up. The old habit of idling the sky must be a thing of the past. Modern high-tech lubricants much more fluid and warms up much faster. Therefore, after a one-minute warm-up at idle speed, it will be correct to start driving quietly, warming up the engine in motion (5-10 minutes). This additionally warms up the oil in the gearbox and the brake pads.
• Correct gear shifting. This must be done when reaching optimal speed(2000 for diesels and 2500 for gasoline engines). Switching early transmission is fraught rapid wear cylinder-piston group and unnecessary fuel losses.
• The beginning of the movement. Start off smoothly, add gas moderately and keep the engine speed within 2000-2500 rpm for diesel engines and 2500-3000 rpm for gasoline engines. High and low revs less economical.
• Driving at optimal speed. Experimentally, it is necessary to determine the interval of speeds at which the energy saving on the car will be maximum, and in the future try to adhere to it. It is advisable to calculate the speed so that you do not have to brake sharply in front of traffic lights or the car driving in front. The less often the driver uses the accelerator and brake pedals, the more fuel will remain in the tank.
• Engine braking. With the correct calculation of the route and the necessary trajectories of turns, you can minimize the use of a standard brake system that eats up fuel. The torque in this case is regulated by the degree of accelerator engagement. You can also take advantage of the terrain features by dumping gas on descents. The main thing is not to turn off the transmission in order to avoid an accident.

Saving gasoline when using additional devices

In addition, a variety of gadgets and devices can both help in using vehicle, and hit your pocket in case of misuse.

• Cruise control. On level road sections under normal traffic conditions, the KK limits the number of accelerations and helps the driver. At the same time, in hilly or mountainous terrain, the automatic transmission does not always adequately shift to low or overdrive burning excess fuel. Therefore, in such cases, you can refuse the services of QC.
• GPS navigator. When traveling long distances or in unfamiliar areas, it will help to compose optimal route and reduce emptying of the gas tank.
• Air conditioning. At low speeds (up to 70-80 km / h), it would be more rational to turn off the air conditioner and open the windows. However, for more high speed it will not work, because with open windows air resistance will increase sharply and the effect can be exactly the opposite. In addition, some modern minibuses and minivans cost two climatic installations- for the driver and for passengers. If there are no passengers, then the second air conditioner should be turned off.
• Windshield blowing. Sometimes when you turn it on, the air conditioner starts automatically, so you need to be careful and, if necessary, turn off the heating manually. In this case, one should not forget that icy or misted wind or rear glass could cause an accident.

How to save fuel when refueling a vehicle

It would seem what tricks there can be during the usual refueling of a car at a gas station, however, here you should pay attention to certain nuances:

• Octane number. Sometimes among the motorist there is talk that it is profitable to use gasoline with an underestimated or overestimated octane number... The most correct is fuel with an octane rating that matches the characteristics of the car. Overestimated leads to a drop in power due to resistance to detonation during compression, and underestimated threatens premature wear engine.
• Cheap fuel. Often cheaper gas stations are located outside the city, so before you go to them, consider whether such a trip will pay off. Even if there is confidence in the quality of gasoline, it will be justified to spend energy on getting there only with a sufficiently large gas station (from 30 liters).
• Fresh fuel at the gas station. When fuel is discharged at a gas station, sediment and dirt rise from the bottom of the tanks, which can lead to clogging fuel filter... Therefore, if there is a tanker at the gas station, it is better to refuel on another day or at another station.
• Calculation at gas stations with cards. Some gas station networks have agreements with banks on benefits or bonuses when paying with cards (usually Master Card or Visa), or they return part of the money spent on petroleum products.

In addition to all that has been said, one should not forget about such well-known, but no less important ways of saving fuel, such as:

• tire pressure (normal or slightly increased),
• vehicle inspection and timely replacement oil and air filters, spark plugs,
• using a suitable engine oil,
• reduction in vehicle weight,
• installation gas equipment, especially on an uneconomical old car,
• wheel balancing and wheel alignment,
• more rare use high beam headlights, monitoring the health of the brake system,
• examining proposals for technical innovations(neodymium magnets, additives).

Possessing this knowledge and controlling yourself and your car, it is quite possible to regularly use the car and at the same time save up to 20-30% of gasoline.