How to save fuel without gadgets or additives

1. How to save Fuel by at least 10% without gadgets or additives M.M.Oragnisation Your Associate in Toyota parts 194 Panchikawatte Road, Colombo 10, Sri Lanka Email: toyotammo@yahoo.com

2. How to save fuel by 10% or more Taking time go through this presentation will at least save 10% or more everyday on your petrol or diesel bill...? This illustrates simple and effective ways to save money on your fuel costs without installing any gadget or adding anything to your fuel.

3. We, spend billions of money on fuel. If all the drivers use simple techniques that are described by us, (M.M.Organisation, “Your Associate in Toyota Parts”) at least the world would be able to save 10% of the that massive expenditure

4. Avoid prolonged warming up of the engine even in cold mornings – 30 to 45 seconds is plenty of time. Eliminate jack rabbit starts. Accelerate slowly when starting from a dead stop. Don’t push the pedal down more than ¼ of the total foot travel. This allows the carburetor to function at peak efficiency.

5. Exceeding 60 mph forces your auto to overcome tremendous wind resistance and keep windows closed when traveling at highway speeds because open windows drag could reduce your mileage by 10%. Think ahead when approaching hills, traffic lights and railway crossings. If you accelerate.... do it before you reach the spot – not while you’re on it?

6. Drive steadily. Slowing down or speeding up wastes fuel. Regular tune-up ensures best economy. Check your user manual for recommended maintenance intervals. Inflate all tyres to manufacturers recommended pressure level and keep your wheels in fine alignment. Just a 10% low pressure on your tyres might decrease the fuel efficiency by 5%. So make a habit to check the tyre pressure every week.

7. Remove excess weight from trunk or inside the car - the more load on your engine - the less miles per liter. Combine short errands into one trip. Check your Air filter – a dirty or clogged Air filter restricts the flow of air into the engine which reduces gaining the maximum power from the fuel consumed

8. Get back to nature – consider shutting off the air conditioner, opening the windows and enjoying the breeze while you drive at lower speeds where you’ll save fuel. Get advice before modifications– flashy wheels and new tires may look cool and certainly improve on handling but it they are wider than the standard tires ... chances are that they’ll create more rolling resistance and decrease fuel efficiency. Avoid roads with heavy traffic to save on time and fuel.

9. Get used to fuel Efficient Driving - If you have a vehicle installed with a meter which indicates the fuel consumption per liter (Instant Fuel Consumption Indicator), whilst driving, observe when it consumes more and when it consumes less and devise a method of driving through which you could gain maximum fuel efficiency. Most modern cars have this indicator. If you get trained to drive in this manner for few months, you will get used to fuel efficient driving without observing this meter.

10. Don’t Drive – Not a popular thing to say I know but the fact is that if you can avoid driving- You’ll save on fuel. Take the bus ( not three wheelers, as they charge more than you spent on fuel on your car for a short trip) consolidate your shopping trips... walking and biking is good for your health and wallet. So, before you get in your car always ask yourself: “Is it really necessary to go by my own vehicle?.”

11. Now we come to the most important point this in this narration – if you, after reading these “words of wisdom” just delete or forget, the time taken to read this is of no use. Take action, start following the guideline today itself. If you are a good Sri Lankan, please also send this link to at least 10 friends, so that everybody will know the tips and save money for them and for the world at large.

12. By courtesy: M.M.OrganisationPvt. Ltd. “ Your Associate in Toyota Parts” No 194 Panchikawatte Road, Colombo 10 . email: toyotammo@yahoo.com Tel 00941 2424120