ACCOUNTING FOR BALANCE IN THE ENVIRONMENT 2: Saving on fuel consumption
Vehicles using gasoline & diesel are major sources of greenhouse gases. It is therefore important to save on fuel consumption –besides saving money spent on gas. Here are ways to be fuel-efficient from an article by Tessa R Salazar in the
Check your car for defective wheel alignment and suspension, dragging brakes and a de-tuned engine. A de-tuned engine becomes a fuel guzzler.
Stick to a regular maintenance schedule.
The Internet is a useful information tool for fuel vigilance (this blog, for example).
If your passengers feel nauseated every time you’re behind the wheel, it’s not your body odor. It must be the way you drive. Avoid hard-braking and accelerating as if you’re racing on a Formula circuit.
Check if your tires are properly inflated.
Avoid using the car if your destination is within walking distance.
Load up at night and tighten up your fuel cap. Gasoline expands and evaporates in hot weather from your fuel tank if the cap is loose.
Plan your trips.
Do a rough fuel tank test at least once a week to look for significant changes on your fuel consumption range.
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Hi Ren,
Great tips! Especially the one about walking instead of driving whenever possible. One more to add to the list is don’t use your car to store things. Unnecessary weight adds to fuel consumption and it can really add up.