For those of us who drive on a regular basis, you will already know the importance of keeping tyire pressures at their recommended pressure. This is particularly important if you regularly cross speed humps or bumps, or drive roads that are bumpy where you can loose pressure. Readings should always be taken when the tire are cold; for those of you who live in hot countries, this might mean keeping the vehicle in the shade overnight and getting up early before the sun heats the tires up.
There are several other measures you can take to reduce your fuel consumption. When driving, anticipate as far as possible. For example, if you are approaching traffic signals and they are red, there is no point in reaching them too soon if there is a chance they might turn green (and assuming you are not in heavy traffic where you might create and obstruction to cars behind you). Since you use most fuel accelerating, the less you do, the more you save. If possible (particularly in dual-lane roads), stay behind large vehicles. Since they are effectively blocking the air in front of you, they are saving you a lot of fuel. Of course, you need to stay a safe distance behind them. Slower-moving vehicles provide an excuse to drive slowly, Don't pump the accelerator with your foot, simply apply a light a touch as possible (known as 'feathering'). On an undulating road, try and avoid picking up speed going uphill if the road is likely to go downhill (where it is less damaging to your precious fuel).
Route selection can save you even more money. The shortest route is no necessarily the most fuel-efficient, particularly if it involves congested roads or junctions. Slow-moving traffic is not good for your engine, which prefers constant speeds. Likewise, if the shortest route involves a substantial climb, this will not help your economy. Depending on the characteristic and length of an alternative, a longer, flatter route might be less expensive. Finally, many drivers have access to covered storage (garage, sheds, etc) - use it if you have one. When the temperature drops below 15 Celcius/59 Farhenheit as you start your car from cold, it is extremely likely that you engine will use considerable fuel to get the temperature to operating conditions, and to power systems such as heat or air conditioning. Keeping your vehicle free from exposed cold conditions will save you a lot of money.
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A musicologist by profession, Dr Scott writes two travel guides in his spare time. _Hidden Dublin_ contains over 200 unique pages, giving advice and tips of many aspects of his native Dublin (Ireland). _Hidden Italy_ is a more recent venture, offering an alternative look at regional Italy. He was awarded his PhD by the University of Durham, UK in 2005 and also holds the Associateship of the Royal College of Organists diploma
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