How to save bezin. A few simple ways.

Oil prices jumped to $ 90 per barrel. Our country is one of the world's leading exporters of fuel, but on domestic petrol prices are not yet reflected. However, motorists have time to learn how to save fuel. A few tips on this subject gives a popular American publication US News and World Report. 1. Often makes prevention. Regular oil changes and other work costs money and time. But in the end you still win. For example, the adjusted CO reduces fuel consumption by 4%. And such a serious repairs, like repairing the oxygen sensor will save 40% gasoline. Even the usual change of air filter can reduce your fuel costs by 10%. 2. Pump up tires. Keep the pressure in the chamber is always in line with instructions on how to use the car. Insufficiently inflated tire leads to a serious waste of gasoline. 3. Change your oil every four months. This will reduce fuel consumption by 1-2%. But if you are using a more viscous motor oil 10W-30 engine, which is designed for a more liquid-5W-30, the gas mileage on the contrary to grow by 1-2%. So be careful! 4. Avoid the "idle". Let your car less idling. This also applies to the winter heating and long waits in the car of his wife, friends, clients, etc. If you're stuck in tedious traffic jam, you better turn on / off the engine while driving than needlessly consume gasoline. 5. Drive the car smoothly. Jerk with a traffic light, all sorts of sharp acceleration and braking lead to an increase in fuel consumption by an average of 33%. It is advisable to include cruise control on a suburban road, if it is in the car. 6. Do not exceed speed. This is safe, and economically. After the mark of 100 km / h, consumption of gasoline begins to increase sharply. 7. Try to lose weight. 30 kg extra weight leads to an increase in fuel consumption by 2%. And small cars are affected by this than larger cars. Also avoid the carriage of any weight on the roof or if you have to pay for gasoline at 5%. 8. Choose economical car. If you've just been thinking about buying a car, try to choose the one that consumes less gasoline. If you pass 30,000 miles a year, buying a car with a fuel consumption of 7.9 l/100 km, instead of who he is 11.8 l/100 km will save you $ 695 a year. 9. Look for a "suitable" gas station. The difference in prices can be quite substantial in gas stations that are located just two blocks from each other. So do not be lazy. Ask about friends and neighbors, where they refuel, and what quality there is petrol. Source - dp.ru