SlideShare a Scribd company logo
1 of 1
How to save Fuel

1.If you see a bike's specification there will be a section about the vehicle's torque @ certain rpm.
Torque denotes the pulling force that the vehicle can offer at that particular engine speed. Every engine
has certain rpm range where it can offer maximum torque. Try to keep below that range (not too low)
so that you don't burn a lot of fuel.

2. Clutch riding / half clutch tends to wear out the clutch facing quickly. This considerably reduces the
power transmitted from the engine. Some adjust the play to half clutch owing to the reason that it is
easier to drive in slow moving traffic, but they won't realize that they are doing it at the cost of frequent
fuel refills and clutch replacement.

3. Selection of appropriate gear is mandatory. Under-gearing / over-gearing are not good friends of
fuel economy. Riding in higher gears at very low speeds (by clutch partially engaged) and lower gears
at high speeds tends to draw more fuel. So don't hesitate to shift gears appropriately.

4. Starting earlier to work/college will also help saving fuel indirectly. As the peak hour approaches
the traffic density increases and it demands frequent stops and crawling speed. So why waste your
precious time and fuel?

5. Always ensure that your vehicle's transmission is sufficiently lubricated. This is because if there is
more friction between the parts the engine will draw more fuel to compensate your speed demand.
Also friction is not healthy exercise to the parts.

6. The engine can not only be used for moving the vehicle but also to slow it down. This is called
engine braking When the throttle is released only idling amount of fuel will be supplied to engine and
the power will be transmitted from wheels to the engine. Thus the vehicle slows down due to the
resistance offered by the engine. There are some places to use this phenomenon like when you are
about to stop for an obstacle which is say some 10-50 meters (Note: this range depends on your speed)
ahead of you just release the throttle rather than breaking hard near it and let the 'engine braking' work
its magic (can also be employed in slow moving traffic). You can also down shift if you need to. This
thereby reduces unwanted fuel consumption and also saves brakes from wearing out.

7. Don't have your head lamps turned unnecessarily ON which in turn demands more fuel by the
engine to charge the battery/run the alternator. Unwanted electrical accessories can also be avoided.

8. Make sure that your vehicle's idling speed is set as per the manufacturer's specification. If set higher
intakes excess fuel during idling and if set lower engine tends to stall frequently this in turn needs
richer mixture to start the vehicle. At times when you have to wait in a traffic signal for more than 30
secs switch OFF your engine. If you have self starter try alternating between kick starter also to avoid
heavy load acting on battery frequently.

9. Above all these maintain a log book about your fuel refills, type of journey distance covered per
journey (even if it is very short), fuel consumption per liter to know about your driving performance so
that you can improve further.

More Related Content

Viewers also liked

Study Guide Math hw
Study Guide Math hwStudy Guide Math hw
Study Guide Math hwdmauro6
 
Ibeacon, une technologie à fort enjeux business
Ibeacon, une technologie à fort enjeux businessIbeacon, une technologie à fort enjeux business
Ibeacon, une technologie à fort enjeux businessChris Saez
 
MISource Brochure
MISource BrochureMISource Brochure
MISource Brochuremayne99
 
Pagina 11 (con le parole di farber)
Pagina 11 (con le parole di farber)Pagina 11 (con le parole di farber)
Pagina 11 (con le parole di farber)Lucacorallo
 
Team Building Skills Activity
Team Building Skills ActivityTeam Building Skills Activity
Team Building Skills Activitydmauro6
 
Y7 site and settlement putrajaya wksht 2
Y7 site and settlement putrajaya wksht 2Y7 site and settlement putrajaya wksht 2
Y7 site and settlement putrajaya wksht 2JTipney
 
Chef à domicile
Chef à domicileChef à domicile
Chef à domiciledcharillon
 
PowerPoint Presentation (shared using http://VisualBee.com).
PowerPoint Presentation (shared using http://VisualBee.com).PowerPoint Presentation (shared using http://VisualBee.com).
PowerPoint Presentation (shared using http://VisualBee.com).VisualBee.com
 
Child Soldiers Research Project Works Cited 10th
Child Soldiers Research Project Works Cited 10th Child Soldiers Research Project Works Cited 10th
Child Soldiers Research Project Works Cited 10th benod2
 
Presentacion
PresentacionPresentacion
Presentacionabdkhe
 
Scott rains dec 2011 cv
Scott rains dec 2011 cvScott rains dec 2011 cv
Scott rains dec 2011 cvScott Rains
 
Clouds & Castles: thoughts on the economic climate for iot
Clouds & Castles: thoughts on the economic climate for iotClouds & Castles: thoughts on the economic climate for iot
Clouds & Castles: thoughts on the economic climate for iotAlexandra Deschamps-Sonsino
 

Viewers also liked (20)

Helmers - Plot-Scale Monitoring
Helmers - Plot-Scale Monitoring Helmers - Plot-Scale Monitoring
Helmers - Plot-Scale Monitoring
 
Study Guide Math hw
Study Guide Math hwStudy Guide Math hw
Study Guide Math hw
 
Ibeacon, une technologie à fort enjeux business
Ibeacon, une technologie à fort enjeux businessIbeacon, une technologie à fort enjeux business
Ibeacon, une technologie à fort enjeux business
 
MISource Brochure
MISource BrochureMISource Brochure
MISource Brochure
 
Pagina 11 (con le parole di farber)
Pagina 11 (con le parole di farber)Pagina 11 (con le parole di farber)
Pagina 11 (con le parole di farber)
 
Nauchi.menja.mama.2006.vipusk.37
Nauchi.menja.mama.2006.vipusk.37Nauchi.menja.mama.2006.vipusk.37
Nauchi.menja.mama.2006.vipusk.37
 
press-release.pdf
press-release.pdfpress-release.pdf
press-release.pdf
 
Team Building Skills Activity
Team Building Skills ActivityTeam Building Skills Activity
Team Building Skills Activity
 
Lessonno 3-
Lessonno 3-Lessonno 3-
Lessonno 3-
 
Y7 site and settlement putrajaya wksht 2
Y7 site and settlement putrajaya wksht 2Y7 site and settlement putrajaya wksht 2
Y7 site and settlement putrajaya wksht 2
 
Toyota site 2 pdf
Toyota site 2 pdfToyota site 2 pdf
Toyota site 2 pdf
 
Chef à domicile
Chef à domicileChef à domicile
Chef à domicile
 
PowerPoint Presentation (shared using http://VisualBee.com).
PowerPoint Presentation (shared using http://VisualBee.com).PowerPoint Presentation (shared using http://VisualBee.com).
PowerPoint Presentation (shared using http://VisualBee.com).
 
Child Soldiers Research Project Works Cited 10th
Child Soldiers Research Project Works Cited 10th Child Soldiers Research Project Works Cited 10th
Child Soldiers Research Project Works Cited 10th
 
075 BA JOBBÖRSE wir ein Jahr alt.docx.pdf
075 BA JOBBÖRSE wir ein Jahr alt.docx.pdf075 BA JOBBÖRSE wir ein Jahr alt.docx.pdf
075 BA JOBBÖRSE wir ein Jahr alt.docx.pdf
 
Ingeniera
IngenieraIngeniera
Ingeniera
 
Presentacion
PresentacionPresentacion
Presentacion
 
Scott rains dec 2011 cv
Scott rains dec 2011 cvScott rains dec 2011 cv
Scott rains dec 2011 cv
 
Clouds & Castles: thoughts on the economic climate for iot
Clouds & Castles: thoughts on the economic climate for iotClouds & Castles: thoughts on the economic climate for iot
Clouds & Castles: thoughts on the economic climate for iot
 
E commerce.
E commerce.E commerce.
E commerce.
 

Similar to How to save fuel on your bike

Vtvs fuel saving guide
Vtvs fuel saving guideVtvs fuel saving guide
Vtvs fuel saving guideJaydev Pandya
 
VTVS fuel saving guide
VTVS fuel saving guideVTVS fuel saving guide
VTVS fuel saving guideVTVS
 
Get more mileage per drop
Get more mileage per dropGet more mileage per drop
Get more mileage per dropHARIHARANK82
 
Avoid these things While Driving your Automatic Transmission Car
Avoid these things While Driving your Automatic Transmission CarAvoid these things While Driving your Automatic Transmission Car
Avoid these things While Driving your Automatic Transmission CarForeign Affairs Auto
 
7 common misconceptions about fuel saving
7 common misconceptions about fuel saving7 common misconceptions about fuel saving
7 common misconceptions about fuel savingPhilkotse
 
Natural resources in India report
Natural resources in India reportNatural resources in India report
Natural resources in India reportRamki M
 
Get Rid of Low Fuel Efficiency of Your Car
Get Rid of Low Fuel Efficiency of Your CarGet Rid of Low Fuel Efficiency of Your Car
Get Rid of Low Fuel Efficiency of Your CarUltimate Bimmer Service
 
How Important is Regularly Changing your Oil
How Important is Regularly Changing your OilHow Important is Regularly Changing your Oil
How Important is Regularly Changing your OilForeign Automotive
 
Best Tips To Increase The Car's Mileage
Best Tips To Increase The Car's MileageBest Tips To Increase The Car's Mileage
Best Tips To Increase The Car's MileageDing Masters
 
Hybrid vehicles.pptx
Hybrid vehicles.pptxHybrid vehicles.pptx
Hybrid vehicles.pptxRAMESHKUMARB6
 
Things you should Consider While Driving an Automatic Transmission Car
Things you should Consider While Driving an Automatic Transmission CarThings you should Consider While Driving an Automatic Transmission Car
Things you should Consider While Driving an Automatic Transmission CarSolo Motorsports
 
Fuel Saving Tips Brochure for Volkswagen
Fuel Saving Tips Brochure for VolkswagenFuel Saving Tips Brochure for Volkswagen
Fuel Saving Tips Brochure for VolkswagenVolkswagenAustralia
 
What are the Benefits of Variable Valve Timing Engine of your Car
What are the Benefits of Variable Valve Timing Engine of your CarWhat are the Benefits of Variable Valve Timing Engine of your Car
What are the Benefits of Variable Valve Timing Engine of your CarDell's Service Center
 
Smart how-to-maximize-fuel-economy-hampton-virginia
Smart how-to-maximize-fuel-economy-hampton-virginiaSmart how-to-maximize-fuel-economy-hampton-virginia
Smart how-to-maximize-fuel-economy-hampton-virginiaRichard Klepach
 

Similar to How to save fuel on your bike (20)

Vtvs fuel saving guide
Vtvs fuel saving guideVtvs fuel saving guide
Vtvs fuel saving guide
 
VTVS fuel saving guide
VTVS fuel saving guideVTVS fuel saving guide
VTVS fuel saving guide
 
Get more mileage per drop
Get more mileage per dropGet more mileage per drop
Get more mileage per drop
 
Jimat Minyak
Jimat MinyakJimat Minyak
Jimat Minyak
 
How to be Fuel Efficient
How to be Fuel EfficientHow to be Fuel Efficient
How to be Fuel Efficient
 
Avoid these things While Driving your Automatic Transmission Car
Avoid these things While Driving your Automatic Transmission CarAvoid these things While Driving your Automatic Transmission Car
Avoid these things While Driving your Automatic Transmission Car
 
Keep your car moving
Keep your car movingKeep your car moving
Keep your car moving
 
7 common misconceptions about fuel saving
7 common misconceptions about fuel saving7 common misconceptions about fuel saving
7 common misconceptions about fuel saving
 
Tips to improve fuel economy
Tips to improve fuel economyTips to improve fuel economy
Tips to improve fuel economy
 
Natural resources in India report
Natural resources in India reportNatural resources in India report
Natural resources in India report
 
Get Rid of Low Fuel Efficiency of Your Car
Get Rid of Low Fuel Efficiency of Your CarGet Rid of Low Fuel Efficiency of Your Car
Get Rid of Low Fuel Efficiency of Your Car
 
How Important is Regularly Changing your Oil
How Important is Regularly Changing your OilHow Important is Regularly Changing your Oil
How Important is Regularly Changing your Oil
 
Best Tips To Increase The Car's Mileage
Best Tips To Increase The Car's MileageBest Tips To Increase The Car's Mileage
Best Tips To Increase The Car's Mileage
 
Eco Driving Skills
Eco Driving SkillsEco Driving Skills
Eco Driving Skills
 
Hybrid vehicles.pptx
Hybrid vehicles.pptxHybrid vehicles.pptx
Hybrid vehicles.pptx
 
Things you should Consider While Driving an Automatic Transmission Car
Things you should Consider While Driving an Automatic Transmission CarThings you should Consider While Driving an Automatic Transmission Car
Things you should Consider While Driving an Automatic Transmission Car
 
Fuel Saving Tips Brochure for Volkswagen
Fuel Saving Tips Brochure for VolkswagenFuel Saving Tips Brochure for Volkswagen
Fuel Saving Tips Brochure for Volkswagen
 
What are the Benefits of Variable Valve Timing Engine of your Car
What are the Benefits of Variable Valve Timing Engine of your CarWhat are the Benefits of Variable Valve Timing Engine of your Car
What are the Benefits of Variable Valve Timing Engine of your Car
 
Smart how-to-maximize-fuel-economy-hampton-virginia
Smart how-to-maximize-fuel-economy-hampton-virginiaSmart how-to-maximize-fuel-economy-hampton-virginia
Smart how-to-maximize-fuel-economy-hampton-virginia
 
R&D Project
R&D ProjectR&D Project
R&D Project
 

Recently uploaded

The Codex of Business Writing Software for Real-World Solutions 2.pptx
The Codex of Business Writing Software for Real-World Solutions 2.pptxThe Codex of Business Writing Software for Real-World Solutions 2.pptx
The Codex of Business Writing Software for Real-World Solutions 2.pptxMalak Abu Hammad
 
GenCyber Cyber Security Day Presentation
GenCyber Cyber Security Day PresentationGenCyber Cyber Security Day Presentation
GenCyber Cyber Security Day PresentationMichael W. Hawkins
 
Advanced Test Driven-Development @ php[tek] 2024
Advanced Test Driven-Development @ php[tek] 2024Advanced Test Driven-Development @ php[tek] 2024
Advanced Test Driven-Development @ php[tek] 2024Scott Keck-Warren
 
Key Features Of Token Development (1).pptx
Key  Features Of Token  Development (1).pptxKey  Features Of Token  Development (1).pptx
Key Features Of Token Development (1).pptxLBM Solutions
 
Breaking the Kubernetes Kill Chain: Host Path Mount
Breaking the Kubernetes Kill Chain: Host Path MountBreaking the Kubernetes Kill Chain: Host Path Mount
Breaking the Kubernetes Kill Chain: Host Path MountPuma Security, LLC
 
My Hashitalk Indonesia April 2024 Presentation
My Hashitalk Indonesia April 2024 PresentationMy Hashitalk Indonesia April 2024 Presentation
My Hashitalk Indonesia April 2024 PresentationRidwan Fadjar
 
Swan(sea) Song – personal research during my six years at Swansea ... and bey...
Swan(sea) Song – personal research during my six years at Swansea ... and bey...Swan(sea) Song – personal research during my six years at Swansea ... and bey...
Swan(sea) Song – personal research during my six years at Swansea ... and bey...Alan Dix
 
Hyderabad Call Girls Khairatabad ✨ 7001305949 ✨ Cheap Price Your Budget
Hyderabad Call Girls Khairatabad ✨ 7001305949 ✨ Cheap Price Your BudgetHyderabad Call Girls Khairatabad ✨ 7001305949 ✨ Cheap Price Your Budget
Hyderabad Call Girls Khairatabad ✨ 7001305949 ✨ Cheap Price Your BudgetEnjoy Anytime
 
Maximizing Board Effectiveness 2024 Webinar.pptx
Maximizing Board Effectiveness 2024 Webinar.pptxMaximizing Board Effectiveness 2024 Webinar.pptx
Maximizing Board Effectiveness 2024 Webinar.pptxOnBoard
 
Pigging Solutions Piggable Sweeping Elbows
Pigging Solutions Piggable Sweeping ElbowsPigging Solutions Piggable Sweeping Elbows
Pigging Solutions Piggable Sweeping ElbowsPigging Solutions
 
Neo4j - How KGs are shaping the future of Generative AI at AWS Summit London ...
Neo4j - How KGs are shaping the future of Generative AI at AWS Summit London ...Neo4j - How KGs are shaping the future of Generative AI at AWS Summit London ...
Neo4j - How KGs are shaping the future of Generative AI at AWS Summit London ...Neo4j
 
Beyond Boundaries: Leveraging No-Code Solutions for Industry Innovation
Beyond Boundaries: Leveraging No-Code Solutions for Industry InnovationBeyond Boundaries: Leveraging No-Code Solutions for Industry Innovation
Beyond Boundaries: Leveraging No-Code Solutions for Industry InnovationSafe Software
 
SQL Database Design For Developers at php[tek] 2024
SQL Database Design For Developers at php[tek] 2024SQL Database Design For Developers at php[tek] 2024
SQL Database Design For Developers at php[tek] 2024Scott Keck-Warren
 
Tech-Forward - Achieving Business Readiness For Copilot in Microsoft 365
Tech-Forward - Achieving Business Readiness For Copilot in Microsoft 365Tech-Forward - Achieving Business Readiness For Copilot in Microsoft 365
Tech-Forward - Achieving Business Readiness For Copilot in Microsoft 3652toLead Limited
 
Making_way_through_DLL_hollowing_inspite_of_CFG_by_Debjeet Banerjee.pptx
Making_way_through_DLL_hollowing_inspite_of_CFG_by_Debjeet Banerjee.pptxMaking_way_through_DLL_hollowing_inspite_of_CFG_by_Debjeet Banerjee.pptx
Making_way_through_DLL_hollowing_inspite_of_CFG_by_Debjeet Banerjee.pptxnull - The Open Security Community
 
How to Remove Document Management Hurdles with X-Docs?
How to Remove Document Management Hurdles with X-Docs?How to Remove Document Management Hurdles with X-Docs?
How to Remove Document Management Hurdles with X-Docs?XfilesPro
 
08448380779 Call Girls In Diplomatic Enclave Women Seeking Men
08448380779 Call Girls In Diplomatic Enclave Women Seeking Men08448380779 Call Girls In Diplomatic Enclave Women Seeking Men
08448380779 Call Girls In Diplomatic Enclave Women Seeking MenDelhi Call girls
 
Transforming Data Streams with Kafka Connect: An Introduction to Single Messa...
Transforming Data Streams with Kafka Connect: An Introduction to Single Messa...Transforming Data Streams with Kafka Connect: An Introduction to Single Messa...
Transforming Data Streams with Kafka Connect: An Introduction to Single Messa...HostedbyConfluent
 

Recently uploaded (20)

The Codex of Business Writing Software for Real-World Solutions 2.pptx
The Codex of Business Writing Software for Real-World Solutions 2.pptxThe Codex of Business Writing Software for Real-World Solutions 2.pptx
The Codex of Business Writing Software for Real-World Solutions 2.pptx
 
GenCyber Cyber Security Day Presentation
GenCyber Cyber Security Day PresentationGenCyber Cyber Security Day Presentation
GenCyber Cyber Security Day Presentation
 
Advanced Test Driven-Development @ php[tek] 2024
Advanced Test Driven-Development @ php[tek] 2024Advanced Test Driven-Development @ php[tek] 2024
Advanced Test Driven-Development @ php[tek] 2024
 
Key Features Of Token Development (1).pptx
Key  Features Of Token  Development (1).pptxKey  Features Of Token  Development (1).pptx
Key Features Of Token Development (1).pptx
 
Breaking the Kubernetes Kill Chain: Host Path Mount
Breaking the Kubernetes Kill Chain: Host Path MountBreaking the Kubernetes Kill Chain: Host Path Mount
Breaking the Kubernetes Kill Chain: Host Path Mount
 
E-Vehicle_Hacking_by_Parul Sharma_null_owasp.pptx
E-Vehicle_Hacking_by_Parul Sharma_null_owasp.pptxE-Vehicle_Hacking_by_Parul Sharma_null_owasp.pptx
E-Vehicle_Hacking_by_Parul Sharma_null_owasp.pptx
 
My Hashitalk Indonesia April 2024 Presentation
My Hashitalk Indonesia April 2024 PresentationMy Hashitalk Indonesia April 2024 Presentation
My Hashitalk Indonesia April 2024 Presentation
 
Swan(sea) Song – personal research during my six years at Swansea ... and bey...
Swan(sea) Song – personal research during my six years at Swansea ... and bey...Swan(sea) Song – personal research during my six years at Swansea ... and bey...
Swan(sea) Song – personal research during my six years at Swansea ... and bey...
 
Hyderabad Call Girls Khairatabad ✨ 7001305949 ✨ Cheap Price Your Budget
Hyderabad Call Girls Khairatabad ✨ 7001305949 ✨ Cheap Price Your BudgetHyderabad Call Girls Khairatabad ✨ 7001305949 ✨ Cheap Price Your Budget
Hyderabad Call Girls Khairatabad ✨ 7001305949 ✨ Cheap Price Your Budget
 
Maximizing Board Effectiveness 2024 Webinar.pptx
Maximizing Board Effectiveness 2024 Webinar.pptxMaximizing Board Effectiveness 2024 Webinar.pptx
Maximizing Board Effectiveness 2024 Webinar.pptx
 
Vulnerability_Management_GRC_by Sohang Sengupta.pptx
Vulnerability_Management_GRC_by Sohang Sengupta.pptxVulnerability_Management_GRC_by Sohang Sengupta.pptx
Vulnerability_Management_GRC_by Sohang Sengupta.pptx
 
Pigging Solutions Piggable Sweeping Elbows
Pigging Solutions Piggable Sweeping ElbowsPigging Solutions Piggable Sweeping Elbows
Pigging Solutions Piggable Sweeping Elbows
 
Neo4j - How KGs are shaping the future of Generative AI at AWS Summit London ...
Neo4j - How KGs are shaping the future of Generative AI at AWS Summit London ...Neo4j - How KGs are shaping the future of Generative AI at AWS Summit London ...
Neo4j - How KGs are shaping the future of Generative AI at AWS Summit London ...
 
Beyond Boundaries: Leveraging No-Code Solutions for Industry Innovation
Beyond Boundaries: Leveraging No-Code Solutions for Industry InnovationBeyond Boundaries: Leveraging No-Code Solutions for Industry Innovation
Beyond Boundaries: Leveraging No-Code Solutions for Industry Innovation
 
SQL Database Design For Developers at php[tek] 2024
SQL Database Design For Developers at php[tek] 2024SQL Database Design For Developers at php[tek] 2024
SQL Database Design For Developers at php[tek] 2024
 
Tech-Forward - Achieving Business Readiness For Copilot in Microsoft 365
Tech-Forward - Achieving Business Readiness For Copilot in Microsoft 365Tech-Forward - Achieving Business Readiness For Copilot in Microsoft 365
Tech-Forward - Achieving Business Readiness For Copilot in Microsoft 365
 
Making_way_through_DLL_hollowing_inspite_of_CFG_by_Debjeet Banerjee.pptx
Making_way_through_DLL_hollowing_inspite_of_CFG_by_Debjeet Banerjee.pptxMaking_way_through_DLL_hollowing_inspite_of_CFG_by_Debjeet Banerjee.pptx
Making_way_through_DLL_hollowing_inspite_of_CFG_by_Debjeet Banerjee.pptx
 
How to Remove Document Management Hurdles with X-Docs?
How to Remove Document Management Hurdles with X-Docs?How to Remove Document Management Hurdles with X-Docs?
How to Remove Document Management Hurdles with X-Docs?
 
08448380779 Call Girls In Diplomatic Enclave Women Seeking Men
08448380779 Call Girls In Diplomatic Enclave Women Seeking Men08448380779 Call Girls In Diplomatic Enclave Women Seeking Men
08448380779 Call Girls In Diplomatic Enclave Women Seeking Men
 
Transforming Data Streams with Kafka Connect: An Introduction to Single Messa...
Transforming Data Streams with Kafka Connect: An Introduction to Single Messa...Transforming Data Streams with Kafka Connect: An Introduction to Single Messa...
Transforming Data Streams with Kafka Connect: An Introduction to Single Messa...
 

How to save fuel on your bike

  • 1. How to save Fuel 1.If you see a bike's specification there will be a section about the vehicle's torque @ certain rpm. Torque denotes the pulling force that the vehicle can offer at that particular engine speed. Every engine has certain rpm range where it can offer maximum torque. Try to keep below that range (not too low) so that you don't burn a lot of fuel. 2. Clutch riding / half clutch tends to wear out the clutch facing quickly. This considerably reduces the power transmitted from the engine. Some adjust the play to half clutch owing to the reason that it is easier to drive in slow moving traffic, but they won't realize that they are doing it at the cost of frequent fuel refills and clutch replacement. 3. Selection of appropriate gear is mandatory. Under-gearing / over-gearing are not good friends of fuel economy. Riding in higher gears at very low speeds (by clutch partially engaged) and lower gears at high speeds tends to draw more fuel. So don't hesitate to shift gears appropriately. 4. Starting earlier to work/college will also help saving fuel indirectly. As the peak hour approaches the traffic density increases and it demands frequent stops and crawling speed. So why waste your precious time and fuel? 5. Always ensure that your vehicle's transmission is sufficiently lubricated. This is because if there is more friction between the parts the engine will draw more fuel to compensate your speed demand. Also friction is not healthy exercise to the parts. 6. The engine can not only be used for moving the vehicle but also to slow it down. This is called engine braking When the throttle is released only idling amount of fuel will be supplied to engine and the power will be transmitted from wheels to the engine. Thus the vehicle slows down due to the resistance offered by the engine. There are some places to use this phenomenon like when you are about to stop for an obstacle which is say some 10-50 meters (Note: this range depends on your speed) ahead of you just release the throttle rather than breaking hard near it and let the 'engine braking' work its magic (can also be employed in slow moving traffic). You can also down shift if you need to. This thereby reduces unwanted fuel consumption and also saves brakes from wearing out. 7. Don't have your head lamps turned unnecessarily ON which in turn demands more fuel by the engine to charge the battery/run the alternator. Unwanted electrical accessories can also be avoided. 8. Make sure that your vehicle's idling speed is set as per the manufacturer's specification. If set higher intakes excess fuel during idling and if set lower engine tends to stall frequently this in turn needs richer mixture to start the vehicle. At times when you have to wait in a traffic signal for more than 30 secs switch OFF your engine. If you have self starter try alternating between kick starter also to avoid heavy load acting on battery frequently. 9. Above all these maintain a log book about your fuel refills, type of journey distance covered per journey (even if it is very short), fuel consumption per liter to know about your driving performance so that you can improve further.