Petrol Mileage Extension Tips: Troubled by expensive petrol? By changing 4 easy driving habits, you can increase the mileage of your car or bike. Know ways to save money on petrol.
Petrol Saving Hacks: Nowadays everyone is troubled by the rising prices of petrol and diesel. Be it going to office or doing small daily tasks, if the mileage of the vehicle decreases then the monthly budget gets completely disturbed. Often people think that to increase the mileage, some major work will have to be done on the engine or the vehicle will have to be changed. But the truth is that how much oil your car will drink depends largely on your driving habits. If you also want to get 10 kilometers more mileage from your car or bike in 1 litre, then change your 4 habits today itself…
Skip the extra foot or finger on the clutch
Many people have a habit of keeping their left foot on the clutch pedal while driving a car or keeping their fingers pressed on the clutch lever while riding a bike. This is called ‘clutch riding’. Due to this, the power of the engine does not reach the wheels completely and the petrol keeps getting wasted without any reason. Besides, the clutch plate also gets damaged quickly. Therefore, immediately after changing gear, remove your hand or foot completely from the clutch. Use dead pedal in the car.
change gears at the right time
Driving a fast vehicle in low gear or pulling a slow vehicle in high gear, in both cases there is a lot of pressure on the engine. When you pull the accelerator too hard in a small gear like 1st or 2nd gear, the engine guzzles petrol very quickly. Therefore, change the gear as soon as the bike reaches a speed of 20-30 km per hour and ride it in top gear at economy speed (40-50 km/h). It is considered correct for the car to shift gears at the right time around 2000 RPM (engine RPM).
Make a habit of switching off the engine at red signal
It is often seen that people start the car and stand there for 1 to 2 minutes at a traffic light or in a jam. This causes loss. In the idling state, your car keeps drinking petrol continuously even without moving an inch. If the red light lasts for more than 15-20 seconds, immediately stop the engine by turning the key or switching off. Today’s modern vehicles also come with ‘Auto Start-Stop’ feature, use it properly.
never forget tire pressure
Most people do not pay attention to the air (tire pressure) in the tire of the car. If there is less air in the tires of your bike or car, the friction between the road and the tire will increase. Due to this, the engine has to use double the power to pull the vehicle and the mileage can drop by 15 to 20%. In such a situation, get the air pressure (PSI) of the tires checked at least once a week or while filling petrol. Fill only the correct amount of air as recommended by the company.
Disclaimer: The tips and suggestions given in this article are for general information and awareness purposes only. Vehicle mileage also depends on your vehicle model, engine condition, road condition, traffic and maintenance. For any technical change or maintenance in your car or bike, always consult an authorized service center or expert mechanic.