In an attempt to reduce gasoline consumption, car owners go to many tricks. Someone puts fuel sprayers in the carburetor, someone mixes gasoline with water, someone uses chemical additives and additives. As a result, the savings are scanty, and sometimes a lot of damage is done to the car. At that time, to reduce fuel consumption, it is enough to follow a few simple rules of economical driving.
The most basic thing is to keep the technical condition of the car in order. Change the oil in time, “blow through” filters, keep the ignition system in order, adjust the brake pads. A faulty car consumes much more fuel.
Great attention should be paid to tires. The pressure should be "standard", that is, the one recommended by the factory. If you choose between wide and narrow tires, then preference should be given to narrow ones. Firstly, wide tires give increased stability only on a dry and more or less flat road (and we have such a rarity), secondly, narrow tires cut through water and snow better, and thirdly, their fuel consumption is reduced.
It is probably not worth talking about such an obvious thing as the congestion of the car. Less load means less fuel consumption. Therefore, it is better to lighten the car as much as possible before a long trip. If there is no special need, you can even remove the rear seats. And of course no roof racks! Even if it is empty, the car still "sits down" and eats more gasoline.
Now directly about driving techniques.
The car should be accelerated smoothly, without sudden acceleration and braking. Overtaking should be done as smoothly as possible. When approaching a slow moving vehicle, gradually increase the speed, go around it at that speed, and retract back, gradually reducing the speed. If you do not have time to do this, then approach the overtaken car, smoothly picking up speed, and quickly overtake it.
Shortly before a bend or a section of road with a speed limit, disengage and coast as far as possible. So you will avoid sudden braking, will protect the engine, brakes, fuel, and nerves.
On long descents, on the other hand, the transmission should not be switched off. Pulling the transmission can affect stability and handling. The savings in gasoline in this case are insignificant, but you will have to slow down and wear out the pads.
Passing a traffic light should also be wise. If the light is red or red and yellow, and you are still far away, then it is better to turn off the gear and coast to the intersection, slowing down a little. If it is green, then we are watching the traffic situation. If, according to your calculations, you will have time to "slip" to green, then move at the same pace. If you do not have time, then gradually slow down. There is no need to "fly" the intersections at high speed - it is both unsafe and uneconomical.
When driving on a “multi-lane” it is recommended to keep to the middle lane. Rebuilding for a turn should be a little ahead of time, so as not to irritate other drivers with endless "fidgeting" along the road.
If the road is uneven, then, contrary to popular belief, it should not be driven at high speed. It is better to drive carefully and slowly, avoiding the most dangerous potholes. Gasoline, of course, will be spent a little more, but you will regret the brakes, suspension and riders.
