7 Simple Tips To Improve Fuel Efficiency Of Your Car During Summers

How to increase your car’s fuel efficiency? Learn here.

As the temperature rises and the use of air-conditioner while driving becomes inevitable, you need to keep a check on your vehicle’s fuel efficiency.

Do you know that a few simple measures can really help you save money on fuel? Check out these 7 simple tips to improve your car’s fuel efficiency this summer season.

1. It is very important to keep the tyres properly inflated in the summer season for safe and better handling, and also to make them last longer. Proper inflation is also important to achieve optimum fuel efficiency. You can find your car’s recommended tyre pressure here. Also make sure that you do not overinflate your car’s tyres deliberately as it will reduce the lifespan as well as the performance of tyres.

2. Timely changing the worn out spark plugs and fuel filters also help in improving the fuel efficiency of the vehicle. To let the car wheels roll properly and deliver ideal performance, get the wheel alignment checked at regular intervals. It is also advisable to get the exhaust and emissions system inspected periodically.

3. Keeping the engine well-tuned can also improve the fuel efficiency. One should often get the car checked for emission. In fact, by replacing the malfunctioning oxygen sensors, fuel efficiency can be increased by up to 40 percent.

4. It is advisable to use the recommended motor oil to keep the engine’s lubrication system working in an efficient way. By using wrong or low-quality oil, your vehicle’s fuel economy may drop gradually over a period of time.

5. It is better to switch off the engine when at red lights as idling will result in the consumption of more fuel.

6. Don’t overload your car as the extra weight will pull down your car’s fuel efficiency besides bringing danger to you and your co-passengers.

7. Use Google Maps while driving as it will help you to reach your destination via the shortest route possible thereby saving fuel.

Other than the above-mentioned points, avoid braking hard, keep the RPMs low and drive with car windows rolled up to improve your car’s mileage.

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