Reduce your gas consumption with the following tips

With the price of fuel continuing to rise, the fuel consumption of our vehicle is a growing concern for many motorists. Fortunately, there are a number of tips to help reduce the fuel consumption of your vehicle, whether it's a Kia or any other vehicle.

Before we get into the tips themselves, a quick word on fuel consumption. Fuel consumption increases when the engine or the car's equipment is used. So, for example, when your engine is running at high speed, consumption increases. It's the same thing when you use the air conditioning or the cruise control. In addition, the quality of the mechanical components of our engine is very important, as well as the aerodynamics.

In general terms, when we want to reduce the fuel consumption of our vehicle, we must :

- Avoid pushing the engine at high speed

- Reduce our use of the various functions that use the engine

- Ensure that the mechanics of our car are in good condition

- Reduce the drag coefficient (improve aerodynamics)

- Reduce the weight of the vehicle

Therefore, if you are looking to lower your fuel bill, the following five tips will help you :

Lower your speed on the road: The easiest way to reduce the fuel consumption of your vehicle is to lower your speed when you out on the road. On the highway, for example, you can improve the fuel consumption of your vehicle by 20% by lowering your speed from 120 km/h to 100 km/h. Even driving at 110 km/h will have a significant impact on your vehicle’s fuel consumption.

Be more linear with the accelerator: When trying to save fuel, it is important to be as linear as possible on the accelerator and the brakes. By doing this, you will significantly improve your vehicle’s fuel economy.

Make sure your vehicle is in good condition: A vehicle that is in good condition will be a lot more fuel-efficient. Therefore, it is always a good idea to have your vehicle serviced before the arrival of spring.

Inspect your tires: Your tires also play a key role in improving fuel economy. Make sure that they are in good condition and that they are inflated correctly.

Remove unnecessary accessories: Accessories such as a roof box or a trailer hitch can increase weight and increase drag on the road. Both will increase fuel consumption.

With these tips, you can significantly improve the fuel economy of your vehicle. Give us a call today to learn more!