You can calculate monthly expenses for gasoline already at the stage of buying a car. After all, each car model has its own fuel consumption. But we cannot count on the reliability of these figures. Automakers are trying to underestimate the real figures for gas mileage. There are also other points that significantly increase the "gluttony" of the iron horse.
To the technical characteristics of fuel consumption, you can safely add 2-3 liters per hundred kilometers. This error is especially noticeable in small cars. With the declared, say, 5, 5 liters, the car "eats" all ten. So be prepared for such surprises. By the way, cars on "mechanics" consume less than on automatic transmissions. This is also a powerful argument when buying a car.
The more curb weight a car has, the more fuel it consumes. Do not carry unnecessary things in the trunk, do not hang additional items on the body. Even the extra noise insulation adds extra pounds to your car.
An idle electrician can come as a surprise to your wallet. Turn off the heated seats, do not use the radio as a background, and do not use the air conditioner in the first sun.
Choose your tires carefully. This is not only a matter of safety, it is also a matter of economy. For every 1 cm of radius, you add one liter of gasoline per 100 kilometers. Monitor tire pressure. If the pressure drops from the prescribed 2.0 kg / cm 2 to 1.5 kg / cm 2, the fuel consumption will also increase.
Pay attention to your driving style. With aggressive driving - sharp acceleration and braking, when the tachometer needle jumps above 2.5 thousand revolutions, a direct path to an empty tank.
Plan your route so as not to get stuck in traffic jams. Sometimes it is more profitable to drive a longer distance in terms of mileage, but more profitable in terms of fuel consumption.
During the cold season, store your car in a warm garage where the temperature does not drop below freezing. If the car is on the street, equip it with an autostart system. Then you will have the opportunity to start the engine even in severe frost according to a given schedule. And just before the trip to spend much less time on it.
