Fuel Saving: Tips on Improving Fuel Economy

A fuel pump nozzle. How to save your car fuel?The fuel price has jump so high last year it until causes many other things to follow this trend. This has caused many of us to change our lifestyle especially in spending money. Fuel has sucks big portion of the income. What can we do to save on fuel?

Here are some ways to improve the fuel economy for vehicle:

Avoid Excessive Idling
If you are to wait for than a minute while you are not in traffic, stop the engine and start it again later. When warming up a cold engine, allow the engine to idle until the temperature gauge pointer comes up to the “C” position. In this position, the engine is sufficiently warm for starting off.

Avoid “Jackrabbit” Starts
Fast starts from lights or stop signs will consume fuel unnecessarily and shorten engine life. Start in a restrained manner.

Avoid Unnecessary Stops
Avoid unnecessary deceleration and stopping. Try to maintain a slow steady speed whenever possible. Slowing down and then accelerating back to speed uses more fuel.

Keep a Steady Cruising Speed
Keep as constant a speed as road and traffic conditions will permit.

Keep Air Cleaner Clean
A dirty air cleaner will cause the carburetor to supply too much fuel to the engine. The result is waste of fuel due to incomplete fuel burning.

Keep Weight to a Minimum
The heavier the load, the more fuel the vehicle consumes. Take out any luggage or cargo when it is not necessary.

Keep Tire Pressure Correct
Underinflation can waste fuel due to increased running resistance of tires. Keep our tires inflated to the correct pressures shown on the label on the driver’s side of your car instrument panel.

These ways ensure fuel economy of your car or vehicle without having to spend your money.

10-05-2009 by Sorli

category: Auto Things, Money, Tips

The Difference between RON92, RON95, RON97 and RON99

Many said that RON92 oil is the older oil, only suitable for older cars or for cars that uses carburetor only. There are also some that said that RON92 oil will make the engine dirty and also said that that RON92 oil is less powerful compared to RON97 and RON99. Before you make any false assumptions, let us see what the real meaning of RON is.

RON stands for Research Octane Number. Octane number or octane rating refers to the gasoline ability to withstand auto ignition (knocking) inside the engine. Higher octane number refers to higher ability of the oil to fight auto ignition. In other words, it means that RON95 is harder to ignite compared to RON92.

Filling gasoline into a car.Different vehicles are designed to be use with different octane number of oil. Higher octane number oil is basically designed for high performance vehicles such as sport vehicle and racing vehicle. Why is that so? This is to avoid premature ignition of oil inside the engine because of auto ignition, which happens before the spark plug ignite the fuel. This phenomenon is known as knocking. Knocking is not wanted because it reduces the performance of vehicle.

The right usage of octane number based on design and adjustment of engine will maximize the performance and effectiveness of the vehicle. Modern vehicles are equipped with knock sensor which enables it to adjust its combustion timing automatically according to the oil octane number to avoid knocking or premature ignition of oil.

Not all vehicles require high octane number petrol. You can check your vehicle fuel requirement inside the guide book of your vehicle or you can simply check the minimum Octane Rating at the back of the fuel lid cover of your vehicle. Most cars can still use RON92.

Higher RON number does not means that it is more powerful. It means that it is harder to ignite. It is also cost you more.

17-01-2009 by Sorli

category: Auto Insurance, Auto Things

Things That You Should Do When Involved In an Auto Accident

Nobody wants an accident to happen on their self. Even though, however prepared and careful we are, if it is unavoidable, what can we say. More, if the road accident involves our vehicle with others.

May be these following tips can help a little if you or a person you know involved in road accident:

  • Be calm and do not be panic. This is the most important thing before we take our next action.
  • If there were those who are injured, contact for ambulance or 911 (or any emergency number at your place) for help.
  • If there is no injury, move the vehicles from the traffic flow to a safe place, if it is possible.
  • Note and write other drivers’ name and addresses involved.
  • Take the model and registration number of other involved vehicles, write them.
  • Take the witnesses name and address, if there is any.
  • Make a rough sketch of the accident and the involved vehicles location just before and after the crash. Picture or photo on the accident can help police’s and authority’s investigation.
  • Exchange information on each others auto insurance company name / operator.
  • Do not discuss on who is guilty. This may create trouble in handling your claim.
  • If your vehicle needs to be tow, make sure that your vehicle will be sent to the right workshop. Contact the hotline number of your auto insurance company / operator to obtain information about the right auto workshop.
  • Report the accident to the police immediately.
  • Report the accident to insurers / insurance operator immediately, although you may have no intention of making any claim. The involved third party in the accidents might make an insurance claim from your insurance company and this can cause you to loose your NCD (No Claim Discount).
  • If you make an insurance claim, be sure to completely fill the insurance claim form and include any related additional information. If you have any doubt, get advice from your insurance company / operator.

Always be calm and do not panic.

30-12-2008 by Sorli

category: Auto Insurance