Petrol Saving Tricks Common Mistakes: After petrol crosses ₹ 115 per liter, people are adopting many tricks to increase the mileage, but some of these methods can damage the engine and battery of the vehicle. Know which tricks are correct and which can be heavy on your pocket.
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On Monday morning, petrol became costlier by ₹ 2.61 and diesel by ₹ 2.71. Prices increased from Delhi, Lucknow to Hyderabad. In many cities the rates have crossed ₹115.
Petrol Saving Hacks to Avoid: The prices of petrol and diesel are continuously increasing in the country. Petrol in Delhi has crossed ₹ 102 per liter, while in many cities it is being sold above ₹ 115. In such a situation, everyone is looking for new ways to save petrol. From social media to YouTube, there is a plethora of ‘mileage increasing’ tricks. But the trouble starts when people start adopting some such methods without proper information, which later harms both the engine and the pocket of the vehicle. If you are also trying to save petrol, then first know which trick is correct and which can damage your bike or car.
Trick 1: Shutting off the engine at every red light
Many people switch off the engine at every red light to save petrol. According to experts, if the red light lasts for more than 40-50 seconds, it may be beneficial to switch off the engine. But if you repeatedly kill the self every 10-15 seconds, the battery and starter motor may be affected. Especially old vehicles may suffer more damage.
Trick 2: Driving in Neutral
Many people put the car in neutral on a slope so that petrol is saved. But according to experts, this method can also be dangerous and it reduces the control of the vehicle. Its biggest disadvantage is that in modern vehicles, the fuel supply itself gets reduced when the vehicle is kept in gear. But this does not happen in neutral, that is, the benefit is less and the risk is more.
Trick 3: Adding Local Fuel Additives
Nowadays, many such liquids and tablets (Local Fuel Additives) are being sold in the market, which claim to double the mileage. Experts say that many local additives can damage engine parts. Due to this, carbon may accumulate in the engine, the fuel injector may get damaged and the problem of engine knocking i.e. knocking sound coming from the engine may occur, which means in the pursuit of saving a few rupees, there may be a loss of thousands.
Trick 4: Maintaining correct tire pressure
Experts say that this trick really works. If there is less air in the tyre, the engine has to work harder and burns more petrol. Check tire pressure at least twice a month. Fill air only at the pressure specified by the company. This can improve mileage.
Trick 5: Driving Smoothly
According to experts, frequent acceleration and sudden braking leads to higher expenditure of petrol. Therefore, to save petrol, drive the vehicle at a steady speed, avoid unnecessary racing in traffic and also avoid running the AC continuously at high speed. These small habits can save big expenses of the month.
Disclaimer: This article is for general information. Engines and technology of different vehicles may be different. Before using any new fuel product or technology, please consult your vehicle company or expert.