Are you going to drive a car? Check out these tips to improve efficiency (and save money)

OConsumers cannot control fuel prices, but they can control their consumption of these components and thus save money. The General Directorate of Energy and Geology (DGEG) has launched a new version of the website. Fuel prices which also provides some tips to help you save money.

They advise you to become “more efficient by helping to reduce your fuel consumption and contributing to the safety of your life, always thinking about the environmental impact of your actions.”

Note:

1. Tune the car carefully and check the oil level regularly;
2. Check tire pressure monthly;
3. Avoid carrying luggage on the roof of your car. The aerodynamic characteristics of the car change and fuel consumption increases;
4. Remove excess cargo from the trunk and rear seats;
5. Move at as constant speed as possible and, above all, move smoothly;
6. Comply with speed limits, contribute to road safety and you will achieve significant fuel savings. Less accelerator and less brakes = more economy, more safety and less pollution;
7. Do not use the machine for short distances. The flow rate increases until the engine reaches normal operating temperature, which is not the case over short distances. Save fuel and promote your physical well-being;
8. In neutral, the engine consumes. A car in gear, without accelerating, does not consume. Adapt descent and braking to this principle;
9. Use the highest gear ratio compatible with your speed.
10. Choose the best route for your travels;
11. Try to predict the traffic flow;
12. Adapt your speed to the traffic and avoid changing lanes. Safe driving = Savings + Safety + Convenience;
13. Use conditioner only when needed;
14. Start driving immediately after starting the engine and turn it off if it has been stopped for more than a minute;
15. Consider sharing a car for work or play;
16. Use public transport whenever possible. You will see that it saves you stress, saves time and improves the quality of the road and the environment in our cities.

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