| Fuel saving & good performance tips |
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| Are the tyres inflated at correct pressure? |
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Maintain correct tyre pressure (30 psi). Under inflation can add upto 10% extra
fuel bill. |
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| Maximise use of 5th gear and drive at cost
conscious speed of 45-50 kmph. |
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Maximise the use of 5th over drive gear increases fuel efficiency by 20% to 25%
as compared to 3rd gear driving. |
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| Are yor driving in low gears to make your
engine a fuel-holic? |
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Drive your car in correct gear. |
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| Avoid frequent gear changes, acceleration and
braking. |
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Avoid frequent gear changes, acceleration and braking through planned driving
by looking ahead and judging the speed of other vehicles and timing of traffic
lights etc. |
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| Idling car is the devil’s workshop. |
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Three minutes idling = 1 km lost. Do not keep the engine idling for more than 2
minutes while waiting for somebody, loading or unloading or while being stopped
by congested traffic or signal.
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| Use air conditioner only when it is
essential. |
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Use air conditioner judiciously as it consumes around 20-25% of total fuel
consumes.
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| Do not ride the clutch pedal. |
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Do not ride the clutch pedal. This will cause its slippage resulting in more
fuel consumption and damage to the clutch parts.
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| Regular service saves fuel. |
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Regular Service saves fuel. |
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· Get your car regularly serviced & tuned for improved performance.
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| Release Parking Brake before tade off. |
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Release Parking Brake fully before start to avoid straining of Brakes & Engine.
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| Use fuel additives to protect your engine. |
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Use fuel additives to protect your Engine against inconsistent/adulterated
petrol.
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| Use your car company's genune oil to
increase the mileage. |
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If you already know that good engine oil is vital to your engine’s long life
and smooth performance, it is rather easy to choose one. Pick, only Genuine
Oils for Engines, Transmission, Brakes and Radiator Coolant.
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