lunes, 3 de agosto de 2009

It Can Be Easier Than You Think To Cut Motor Vehicle Costs

The cost of vehicle ownership is increasing, and today more than ever, it is important to find ways to get your fuel budget. According to a new study by Shell, 78 percent of drivers believe they can improve fuel economy depending on driving and vehicle maintenance and care, but four of the 10-drivers are not compatible with the tips available. Eighty-one percent of Americans say that they are interested in everything we can to get their fuel budgets. Here are some tips from Shell, how your driving dollar:

• Conduzca suavemente, evitando pesados aceleración o frenado. Speed, rapid acceleration and braking can make your gasoline mileage by 5 percent at lower speeds in the city and 33 percent higher speeds on the highway.

• Replace dirty or clogged air filter. Replacing a dirty or clogged air filter with a clean one can improve gasoline mileage by up to 10 percent. Your car air filter can protect the engine from impurities.

• Keep your engine well tuned and repair problems immediately. If your car has an emissions test or out of tune, repairing the problem could be your gasoline mileage by 4 percent on average.

• Make sure your tires are on the right pressure and not over-or underinflated. The correct air pressure reduces the fuel used while driving. Maintain correct tire pressure you can gasoline mileage by around 3.3 percent.

• Minimize vehicle drag. Keep your trunk and back seat clear of unnecessary items that only weight. The removal of excess weight can make your gasoline mileage.

• Use the cruise control on major roads and on the free flow of traffic. Maintaining a constant speed can improve gasoline mileage.

• Avoid idling. In idle, you get 0 miles per gallon.

• Avoid high speeds. Gasoline Mileage drops usually while driving at speeds over 60 MPH.

• Plan your outings to avoid separate trips. Combine your errands to one trip to avoid short separate trips. This helps to avoid the cold and the car keeps the engine running more efficiently and warm.

• Reward yourself with a credit card discount. Select the card you can save money at the pump. For example, the Shell Platinum MasterCard ® from Citi ® Cards offers 5 percent rebate on Shell gasoline purchases and 1 percent rebate on all other purchases. At the national average of $ 2.91 per gallon for regular gasoline in the category, cardholders earn 14 cents per gallon gasoline purchases.

"We all want more fuel efficient and with Shell FuelStretch principles into your daily routine is a simple way to get the most from each purchase of gasoline," says Shell Engineer and ASE certification also Mark.

No hay comentarios: