Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
The rising fuel prices are a cause of concern for everyone. It is interesting to know that significant savings can be achieved by following tips that not only improve a vehicle's mileage, but also improve the overall performance and safety while reducing engine wear and tear.
Maintenance Tips:
-- Keep Your Engine Tuned-up
A poorly tuned engine can increase fuel consumption by as much as 10-20%. Following the recommended maintenance schedule in the owner's manual will save fuel, help the car run better and last longer.
-- Tyre Maintenance
Be sure the tyres are properly inflated. Radial tyres can be under inflated yet still look normal, so check the tyres with a gauge. Under inflated tyres cause fuel consumption to increase by as much as 6%.
-- Change The Motor Oil
Change the oil regularly and also make sure to use correct superior quality lubricants. The use of such lubricants results not only in improved ability to drive but also savings from fuel and maintenance costs.
-- Change The Air filter Regularly
Clogged filters can cause up to a 10% increase in fuel consumption. Not only will replacing a dirty air filter improve fuel economy, it will protect the engine as well.
Driving Tips :
It is always important to drive smart - it pays. Simply practicing efficient driving techniques can improve fuel economy.
-- Observe the Speed Limit
Aggressive driving (speeding and rapid acceleration and braking) can lower mileage by as much as 33% at highway speeds and 5% around town. Consequently, the fuel economy decreases rapidly at speeds above 60 mph.
-- Avoid Unnecessary Idling
Avoid idling - idling gets zero miles per liter of fuel. If you need to wait for more than a couple of minutes in a drive-up lane, turn off the engine.
-- Overdrive Gears and Cruise Control
In cars with overdrive gears, it is recommended to use overdrive on highways within speed limits. Overdrive gears reduce both fuel consumption and engine wear
-- Anticipate Traffic Situations
Anticipating traffic conditions ahead and not tailgating can improve mileage by 5 to 10%.
-- Carpooling, Mass Transit, People Power and Telecommuting
On one or more days a week consider:
Carpools and ride-share programs
Walking or biking to work
Telecommuting one or more days a week
-- Vacations
A loaded roof rack can decrease fuel economy by as much as 5%. Therefore, to improve fuel economy, place items inside the trunk whenever possible. Consider renting a more fuel-efficient car for road trips.
Advanced Engine Technologies:
Engine technologies are now advanced to improve energy efficiency which in turn gives fuel economy. Such technologies are,
-- Hybrid vehicles
Hybrid combines the benefits of gasoline engines and electric motors and use other fuel-efficient technologies.
-- Clean Diesel Engines
Diesel engines are more fuel efficient than gasoline engines, and new breakthrough diesel technologies make engines cleaner and quieter. These engines meet same emission requirements as that of gasoline engines.
Other engine hardware technologies like variable valve-trains, Cylinder deactivation, Turbochargers & superchargers and Direct fuel injection improve engine performance and efficiency.
Transmission technologies also improve fuel efficiency, like Automated Manual Transmission, Continuously variable Transmissions, Six and Seven - speed transmissions
In short:
-- Saving every drop of fuel leads to saving considerable amount of money
-- Use of high grade lubricants and proper maintenance helps improve fuel economy
-- Advanced Engine & Transmission technologies are being developed
-- The vehicle's mileage and overall performance will improve through the above mentioned tips
About Castrol India Limited
Castrol is the market leader in the retail automotive lubricant market with brands like Castrol GTX, Castrol Activ 4T and Castrol CRB. The company has recently launched Castrol Edge - synthetic engine oil for high performance cars. Castrol has constantly demonstrated its commitment to Indian consumers by offering world-class products, backed by the highest level of customer service. Castrol India is acknowledged as the technology leader in the Indian lubricant industry.
For more on Castrol India, visit www.castrol.co.in
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Archana Thomas, IPAN Mumbai, +91 9322702013 archana.thomas@ipan.com
Source: Castrol (Business Wire India)
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