PETROL 12 Tips to save Petrol 1 ) Pump up your tyres Keeping your tyres inflated is one of the easiest and

most important things. Sav ing petrol means saving money one can do to improve fuel economy. If a range is recommended by the manufacturer, the higher pressure should be use d to maximize fuel efficiency. Deflated tyres run hot and jeopardize safety. It will also cause the tyres to wear out prematurely, affect the vehicles adversely , and hurt the fuel economy by increasing the rolling resistance. Tyres lose about 1 psi pressure per month due to air loss caused by the tyre hit ting holes, bumps and kerbs. Therefore, the tyres should be checked at least onc e a month. Just 1 tyre deflated by 2 psi will result in a 1% increase in fuel co nsumption. 2) Drive at moderate speed Avoiding high speeds on open roads resultsin safer driving and better fuel econo my. In highway driving, over 50% of the power produced by the engine is used to overcome erodynamic drag. Drag and thus fuel consumption increases rapidly at sp eeds above 90km/h. On the average, a car uses about 15% more fuel at 100km/h, an d 25% more fuel at 110km/h compared to when it is doing only 90km/h. However, this should not lead one to conclude that the lower the speed, the bett er the fuel economy - because it is not. The fuel consumption of an average car increases sharply at speeds below 50km/h. 3) Clean the air-filter regularly Clogged air filters increase fuel consumption by restricting airflow to the engi ne, and thus should be cleaned/replaced when necessary. Clogged air filters can increase fuel consumption by up to 10%. 4) Use thinner tyres Tyres with thick width will improve the handling of your car. However, it will a lso increase your car's fuel consumption. Thicker tyres mean more rolling resist ance! , and thus will consume more fuel. 5) Start up the car properly With today's cars, it is not necessary to prime the engine first accelerator pedal repeatedly.Do not crank the engine excessively s fuel.When starting the engine, idle it no more than 30 seconds An engine will warm up faster on the road. However, avoid sudden fore the engine has warmed up sufficiently. by pumping the This only waste to warm it up. acceleration be

6) Drive in high gear (overdrive) The engine runs most efficiently between around 1,500 and 2,500 rpm. To maintain these low revs you should change up through the gears as soon as practical and before the revs reach 2500 rpm. For automatic transmission cars, you should always switch on your overdrive to h elp save fuel. Overdrive will allow your engine to change gears at lower revs. I t also puts your transmission into an "economy" mode and lets it engage the fina l "overdrive" gear when cruising to ! keep the rpms extra low, thereby increasin g fuel economy. 7) Travel light Avoid carrying any unnecessary weight in your car. On the average, every 50kg ad ded load in your car will increase fuel consumption by 2%.

8) Anticipate traffic ahead A driver can reduce fuel consumption by up to 10% by anticipating traffic condit ions ahead and adjusting the speed accordingly, and avoiding tailgating and thus unnecessary braking and acceleration. Accelerations and decelerations waste fuel. Braking and abrupt stops can be mini mized by not following too closely and slowing down gradually when approaching a red light. It takes up to six times as much fuel to move a car from a dead stop than it does for one moving at just a few km/h. 9) Avoid strong acceleration The fuel consumption remains at a minimum during steady driving at a moderate sp eed of about 90km/h. Keep in mind that every time the accelerator is hard presse d, t! he engine goes into a "fuel-enrichment" mode of operation that wastes fuel .The vehicle should always be gradually and smoothly accelerated. Using cruise c ontrol on highways can help maintain a constant speed and reduce fuel consumptio n. 10) Minimise aerodynamic drag Additional parts on the exterior of a vehicle such as roof racks and spoilers, o r having the window open, Roof racks are bad for fuel economy increases air resi stance and fuel consumption, in some cases by over 20%. 11) Don't let your engine idle Minimize fuel wasted in idling by stopping the engine whenever your car is stopp ed or held up for an extended period of time. Idling more than a minute consumes much more fuel than restarting the engine. By having the engine switched off, y ou will save more fuel than is lost from the burst of fuel involved in restartin g the engine. The net increased wear and tear from this practice is negligible. 12) Use the air-con sparingly Air conditioners can use about 10 per cent extra fuel when operating. However, a t speeds of over 80 km/h, use of air conditioning is better for fuel economy tha n an open window Step 1Resistance Resistance on a motor vehicle is broken down into two different forms:Roling res istance and air resistance.. To reduce rolling resistance: I always fill my tires to their maximum inflation pressure or maybe about 2 psi under,the higher the pressure the less surface area in contact with the road and therefore the less resistance therefore the less energy required to move the ca r along.The negative side to this is to fill the tyres with too much air,and the life of the tyre will be reduced because it will wear out in the middle of the tread so you need a good balance(usually about 2 psi under the max pressure prin ted on the tyre)This will probably increase overall efficiency by about 5-10 per cent. To reduce air resistance: There isn't really much you can do to affect this one because as we all know the vehicle is a fixed shape and we cannot change it.But if say you have roof racks on the car,this can effect the resistance a surprising amount so take them off when not in use.Also a shark fin low profile type aerial is more efficient than a stalk aerial.Taking these off will increase overall efficiency by probably 5%.

Step 2Momentum This one takes a while to get used to,you basically have to change the whole way you drive.It basically involves using your breaks as little as possible and kee ping the car moving.It also makes you a much more careful driver because you hav e to plan ahead.Slowing down with your gears helps amazingly, because apparently modern IC engines use NO fuel when doing this.This saves quite a bit of petrol. Step 3Acceleration Most people just race off from a traffic light or from a stop without giving it much thought at all.But the slower you accelerate the less fuel you burn, whats the rush anyway, you'll probably only get to your destination a few minutes earl ier and more dangerously anyway.a=(v-u)/t so if u spend a longer time climbing t o a speed versus a shorter time your acceleration will be less and fuel consumpt ion is greatly reduced.Once i discovered this i started saving petrol like you c annot believe. Step 4Weight This one is pretty obvious.Take all the excess shit out your car that you don't need.less weight,less energy for the engine to have to put into the car to make it move, simple as tomato paste on bread. Step 5Driving attitude This is definatly THE most influential factor when saving fuel.The mood you're i n greatly influences how you drive.Drive slower and allow more time for your jou rney (get up 5 minutes earlier)accelerate slower break less and use your gears t o slow down you'll be amazed how much fuel you can save. Tips to save your petrol : 1. Only buy or fill up your car or bakkie in the early morning when the ground temperature is still cold. Remember that all service stations have their storage tanks buried below ground. The colder the ground the more dense the fuel, when it gets warmer petrol expands, so buying in the afternoon or in the evening....your litre is not exactly a litre. In the petroleum business, the specific gravity and the temperature of the petrol, diesel and jet fuel, ethanol and other petroleum products plays an important role. A 1-degree rise in temperature is a big deal for this business. But the service stations do not have temperature compensation at the pumps.

2. When you're filling up do not squeeze the trigger of the nozzle to a fast mode. If you look you will see that the trigger has three (3) stages: low, middle, and high. In slow mode you should be pumping on low

speed, thereby minimizing the vapours that are created while you are pumping.. All hoses at the pump have a vapour return. If you are pumping on the fast rate, some of the liquid that goes to your tank becomes vapour. Those vapours are being sucked up and back into the underground storage tank so you're getting less worth for your money.

3. One of the most important tips is to fill up when your tank is HALF FULL. The reason for this is, the more fuel you have in your tank the less air occupying its empty space. petrol evaporates faster than you can imagine. Petroleum storage tanks have an internal floating roof. This roof serves as zero clearance between the petrol and the atmosphere, so it minimizes the evaporation. Unlike service stations, here where I work, every truck that we load is temperature compensated so that every litre is actually the exact amount.

4. Another reminder, if there is a fuel truck pumping into the storage tanks when you stop to buy, DO NOT fill up--most likely the petrol/diesel is being stirred up as the fuel is being delivered, and you might pick up some of the dirt that normally settles on the bottom. Hope this will help you get the most value for your money. DO SHARE THESE TIPS WITH OTHER !!! Regards, Manju 10 Ways To Save Fuel We all know India is facing a severe fuel crisis. In view of this, the PCRA (Pet roleum Conservation Research Association) is encouraging fuel conservation with the help of advertisements. So, being an Indian, I also thought of giving you a few pointers for saving fuel . Let me inform you that this is my third post in the '10 Ways To...' series. In the following points, I have considered all transport vehicles as cars for ge neralization. So, here I go with my 10 tips for saving fuel: Visit a petrol pump only if your car has little or no fuel. I don't find any rea

son of buying fuel if your car already has sufficient fuel. This method shall di rectly or indirectly save valuable fuel of the respective petrol pump. You can b ypass this advice in emergencies. Turn off your car in slow traffic and at traffic signals. It is estimated that y ou can save about 20% of fuel in this process. Minimize the use of brakes. The more frequently you apply brakes, the more fuel you spend. You can avoid braking by maintaining a constant speed of your vehicle . Encourage car pooling. This is a very effective way of saving fuel as well as re ducing traffic on the roads. If possible, use electric-powered cars. Always insist on buying cars having an excellent mileage. Don't be a fan of Michael Schumacher! Drive at a constant speed. The faster you drive, the faster your fuel vanishes. Tests on Indian cars prove that you can ge t upto 40% extra mileage at 45-55 km/hr. as against 80 km/hr. Use public transport systems as much as possible. Place your right hand on your heart and say the following - "I solemnly swear th at I will conserve fuel as much as possible and try to use it economically. I sh all dedicate my mind, body, heart and soul for the conservation of fuel." Spread awareness for fuel conservation amongst your friends and relatives. Well, I can think of only 10 suggestions. Can you add any more to the list? It s no secret that gas prices are on the rise and that everyone who drives a car is feeling the pinch at the pump. In fact, the rising cost of fuel seems to be o ne of the most common topics of conversation today. You can join in with the mas ses and just gripe about the issue or you can make changes in your life that wil l allow you to actually save money on gas. If you make those changes, you ll be jo ining a great community; there are even groups of people called hypermilers that make it a specific focus of their lives to get at least 100 mpg on each tank of gas in order to reduce what they re spending at the pump.For those of you who don t want to just sit around and complain about the coast of gas, here are thirty di fferent things that you can start doing today to use less gas and to spend less when you do have to purchase it: Make intelligent use of gas rebate cards. If you have good credit then you can g et a gas rebate credit card that will give you cash back for the money that you re spending on gas anyway. Get a good card with a high cash back rate (5-6%). Make sure to use the credit card every time that you buy gas, to always pay the bala nce off in full each month and to cash in on the rewards regularly. Take an auto maintenance class. One of the best ways to improve you car s gas mile age is to always keep the engine tuned and the car in good working condition. Un fortunately, that can get pricey if you have to take your car to a mechanic. Inv est in a basic auto class instead so that you can tune the vehicle yourself, imp rove your gas mileage and save money over the long run. Fill up the tires with air. Do your research to find out what the optimum tire p ressure is for your vehicle. Make sure that you inflate the tires to this level regularly. Low pressure tire results in decreased fuel efficiency of the vehicle . Since air is free (or super cheap), this is an easy one. Some frugal drivers r ecommended going even higher than recommended tire pressure levels but be aware of safety concerns. Don t over-use snow tires or spare tires. You really need to have the right tires on your car to get good gas mileage so take the snow tires off as soon as winter is over and get that spare off as soon as you ve reached the first place that sel ls new tires. Create a gas budget. One of the smartest things that you can do to save money on gas is to be aware of what you re spending. If you limit yourself to a gas budget each week or month then you ll be more motivated to reduce what you re spending on gas. Know good motor oil. Putting cheap motor oil in your car can cause your gas mile

age to decrease significantly and can cost you more in the long run as a result. Find out what motor oil is right for your car and pay up front for the good stu ff in order to save costs in the long run. Low-weight motor oil filled just to t he low-level mark is ideal. Understand the air filter. Having a clean, working air filter can increase your car s gas mileage by up to ten percent. You do the math and you ll see that this can save you a lot of money at the gas pump. Learn to change the air filter yoursel f to save on maintenance costs. Empty out your car. If you re the kind of person who throws tons of stuff into the trunk of your car and then forgets about it, you re the kind of person who is spe nding more than you should be at the gas pump. A lighter car uses less gas so ge t rid off all the extra junk from your car today. Offer rides to others. If you re in a position that allows you to carpool then you can offer rides to others and ask them to pitch in a little for gas. Co-workers or the moms of your kids friends may be happy to give you a little to not have t o drive themselves and you can put that money towards paying at the pump for tri ps that you were going to make anyway. Slow down. Your car has an optimum speed which is usually somewhere between 35 a n 55 mph. Research the optimum speed for your car and then try to maintain that speed as often as possible to reduce the amount of gas that you use. Learn to coast. One of the tricks that hypermilers all use is to avoid accelerat ing and braking as much as possible. This requires being vigilant on the road, p lanning ahead and learning to time traffic lights. Of course, if you have to bra ke for an emergency, you should, but regular use of this technique on the roads can save you big in terms of how often you ve got to stop for gas. Choose smart rental cars. Most people just take whatever rental car is offered t o them during their travels but you should do your research into the available o ptions and choose the most fuel-efficient car. Also look carefully at the option s for returning the car with a partially-full gas tank to determine whether it s c heaper to take this option or to fill up before returning the car. Get used to being warm. Most people know that they can increase the fuel efficie ncy of their cars by turning off the air conditioning. However, you also have to keep the windows rolled most of the way up for this to be most effective. If yo u can hack it, you can save on gas. Always park head-first. Gas gets lost every time that you have to back out of a parking spot, switch to drive and then go forward. Park far away in parking lots. It s easier to get head-in parking here anyway but you also save on gas because you re not idling at the front of the store waiting f or everyone else that s up there to get out of the way. Fill up the gas tank at night. Did you know that you re going to get more gas in y our vehicle if you fill up when it s cool out than if you do it when it s hot? This means less trips to the gas station. Ridge-riding. Did you know that you can increase gas mileage by riding the white line on the highway to avoid the traditional grooves created by other cars? It s another hypermiler trick. Try it. Combine trips. You save on gas if you plan your errands out and do them all at o nce in a methodical manner, starting from the furthest-away point and working ba ck in. Telecommute to work. If you aren t driving to the office every day then you aren t s pending so much money on gas. With that savings you can afford some great high s peed Internet connections so it s something to discuss with the boss even if it s on ly a part-time deal. Alternatively, ask to switch your work hours to avoid the h eavy commute times in your area or to move to a four-day work week. Take the flat route. Driving on hills and mountains will use more gas so if you know a way around the hills then you should use it. Wait for the sun to come out. Gas mileage gets worse in bad weather conditions; even small puddles on the road can be a problem. Keep your car cool. It may be a good idea to drive while it s sunny but it s not at all smart to park your car in the sun. Your gas can literally evaporate away in the heat so always try to find covered or shaded parking on hot days.

Ride big bumpers. If you re driving on a highway and see a big truck, you can get right behind it and reduce some of the wind resistance of the drive. This saves on gas. However, this one is risky since it s never really that smart to tailgate a massive truck. Learn where the deals are. It s easy to check online to see which gas stations hav e the best gas prices so do that before you go to fill up. Remember to factor in the cost of getting to the gas stations with the best deals, though. Stay on top of traffic-warning technology. There are advances being made in tech nology which can give you up-to-date traffic information through your GPS or cel l phone. Avoid high-traffic areas to avoid wasted gas. Never top off the gas tank. You always waste more than you get when you do this. Buy gas at the smartest times of the week and year. Did you know that gas prices almost always go up a few cents on the weekend and then come down mid-week? Did you know that a few days before major holidays the stations may have a lower ga s price than the day immediately before the holiday? Start paying attention to t he trends in your area and buy when gas prices are lowest. Get used to online shopping. If you can do bulk shopping online to keep shipping costs down then you might save money by doing your shopping via the Internet ra ther than driving around to a bunch of stores every time that you need something . Buy a new car. Making a big purchase in order to save money in the long run is s omething that must be thought through carefully but it can be a good choice in t his instance. Newer cars with alternative fuel options may be a smart choice for people looking at the cost over the lifetime of the car. Research true costs an d compare them with your existing vehicle before choosing this route for saving money. Use your car less. This one is the most obvious method of saving money on gas an d also the most effective but of course it s the most difficult for many people. T aking public transportation, riding a bike, carpooling and walking to places wil l all help you see real savings in your monthly gas spending. The hardest part i s getting into the habit of doing these things so just bite the bullet and do it now. You ll be glad later that you did. World Gas CRISIS: Highest (and lowest) Prices From Around The Globe! Written by Captain Frugal on July 23, 2008 Share (Note: If you are looking for more info on the gas in Venezuela being $0.12 per gallon?! Which is 97% less than USA, see near the bottom of this article) Yes, I know, the gas prices in America are too high, and if you are unlucky enou gh to live in Southern California then you ve nearing your credit card limit just to fill up. However, if you lived in these following countries around the world you would be selling your left testicle [first born?] for a fill up. Here are the 5 Most Expensive Gas prices in the World (author s note, even though the world uses Liters, we translated prices to American dollars and gallons, to prove that you don t have it that bad.)

5th Most Expensive Gas in the World London, England $8.96 a gallon. So you can have fish and chips but when it comes to gas they don t play games. At this price I d seriously consider investing in a b icycle and helmet or taking a ride on the underground.

4th Most Expensive Gas in the World Rome, Italy $9.03 a gallon. You can visit ancient ruins right in the center of t

own, see where Christians were fed to the lions and view the sistein Chapel but make sure you don t go by car. At over $9.00 it s no wonder Italy loves the Vespa mo ped.

3rd Most Expensive Gas in the World Copenhagen, Denmark $9.24. Not only are gas prices through the freaking roof, bu t Denmark also has the highest household electricity prices in the world. You ca n thank this to a nuclear energy ban and poor natural resources. So not only wil l you not be going anywhere, but you ll definitely be chopping down some Denmark w ood to stay warm.

2nd Most Expensive Gas in the World Paris, France $9.43. They have the Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Champs- Elysees, along with world famous wine and cuisine. They also have an excellent subway system wh ich comes in very handy with gas prices pushing almost $10 a gallon.

And the number one most expensive gas in the world belongs too . Oslo, Norway $9.85 a gallon. Pushing the $10 mark here is the Norwegians, with t heir very cold weather and excellent human right laws. Along with their glorious GDP ranking and expansive natural resources, one should wonder why the heck gas prices are so high. I guess when you live in a country that pretty much allows you to do anything you freaking want, you can t complain. I suppose 4 bucks doesn t seem so bad now. Amirite USA? Now that you feel better knowing that you aren t paying the most for gas on a glob al scale, here are the lowest gas prices worldwide. Fifth Least Expensive Gas in the world Cairo Egypt $1.24. Pyramid- check, Sphinx- check, Cairo Tower,- check, Super aff ordable gas prices- double check. Cairo is not only the capital of Egypt and the largest city but also the most populous. Glad to see there are still some place with gas under the $2.00 mark.

Fourth Least Expensive Gas in the World Kuwait City, Kuwait $0.92. Whoa! Gas for under a buck! No we aren t in a time warp to the late 90 s. This is what they are paying in Kuwait City. It is no wonder th is desert city has a booming economy. Third Least Expensive Gas in the World Riyadh Saudi Arabia $0.47. I guess it really does pay to be the leading producer of crude oil. Or at least it saves at the pump. That s right kids we are paying a lmost 10 times as much.

Second Least Expensive Tehran, Iran $0.41. Not only does Iran produce beautiful rugs but they also have crude oil. In fact they are second when it comes to production, right behind Sa udi Arabia. Looks like being second isn t so bad after all.

And the lowest gas price honor goes to .. Caracas, Venezuela $0.12. 12 CENTS!!! You can fill up your gas guzzling SUV for $3. In fact it s less expensive to fill up your tank than it is to purchase milk i n Venezuela. It looks like being rich in history, culture and oil is really payi ng off. So there your have it. If you didn t feel bad enough about gas prices, now you kno w people elsewhere are paying much, much less.