How Your Used Car Can Save on Petrol

With the rising cost of petrol, and simply for the sake of the environment, let's reduce the amount of fuel use in our cars. Every year, a single car produces 10 tons of greenhouse gasses which pollute the planet and induce global warming, resulting in more erratic weather patterns—floods, droughts, tidal waves, and other natural catastrophes.

A large proportion of man-made greenhouse gasses comes from motorised fuel-driven transport. Thus, it is everyone's responsibility to cut down on these harmful gasses. Having your car, new cars and used cars alike, regularly serviced reduces these greenhouse gasses. And the fact that you use less fuel means you reduce your running costs.

Saving money on petrol requires a rethink of attitudes and values. Here are some tips that will save you money at the petrol pump.

Make sure you choose the right type of fuel, keeping your car, especially if it's a used car, in top shape and adopting smooth driving techniques.

When driving on the highway, drop your car speed from 100 km/h to 90 km/h. And you will save around 20% of your fuel bill. Try to maintain a steady speed; accelerating hard to increase your speed also consumes a lot of extra fuel.

Make sure your tyre pressure is correct. At least 32 psi or higher if the manufacturer recommends. Under-inflated tyres can use up to an extra 7% fuel. It is a good idea to check the tyre pressure every 2 weeks when tyres are cold. You will also get many more kilometres out of your tyres if you ensure you have the correct pressure. Faulty wheel alignment will also increase your fuel consumption and wear your tyres out more quickly.

Have your car correctly tuned. Again, not only do you save fuel but your used car's engine will run smoother and be far more responsive.

Regularly change your oil. As this will save fuel; clean fuel has better lubricating properties causing less friction in your engine and transmission.

Remove anything from your car boot that you don't require. And remove roof-racks and bullbats if they aren't needed. Lightening your load can reduce fuel consumption by up to 5%.

Happy motoring!

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Added: 09 Nov 2006
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