We all need to protect our vehicle from theft and natural disaster. We are even able to carry insurance that will replace or repair our car whenever it gets damaged or stolen. There is no insurance that will cover our vehicle for poor maintenance or bad driving that is why it is our total responsibility to make sure that we are responsible for our own vehicles. This responsibility means not only providing safe parking place, proper insurance but a great maintenance program that will help with fuel economy in our vehicle.

#1 Fuel Killer is Improper Usage

You should check the owner’s manual to find out the proper fuel to be used in your vehicle. You should not continuously shop around putting different grades of fuel in your vehicle. Improper fuel causes your engine to gather sludge which disrupts combustion, restricts air flow, causing the engine to decrease in efficiency making fuel efficiency not economical.

#2 Fuel Killer Air Pressure in Tires

When your vehicle does not have proper air pressure it affects the performance and the ability for your car to run smoothly. You are also faced with the danger of an accident that could cause not only the car body harm but you can suffer from bodily harm. Check your owner’s manual and find out what the best air pressure is for your vehicle. Remember in the winter or colder weather your tires are more apt to lose air pressure so make sure that you check it more often. Keep a tire gauge in your vehicle handy for such a purpose. Bad air pressure causes a drag on your car making you use more fuel which is a definite killer at the pump.

#3 Fuel Killer the Way You Drive

Many people jump behind the wheel of a vehicle and just take off thinking they are the best drivers in the world. Not that we are knocking your driving skills because you may have never had an accident or broken a traffic rule in your life. While that is what everyone wants is a perfect driving record there is more to just driving your vehicle. If you are not already please add the following skills to your driving techniques.

• City driving means a lot of start and stops so make sure that you gently apply the brakes and easily push on the accelerator. Try to prevent a lot of sudden stops and blast-off starts. When you are waiting in a long line turn off the engine.
• Highway driving means you have less stops and can go at an accelerated speed but cut back on your speed you will find that you will save on gas. Use your speed control when possible.