How you can save petrol?

Semalam naikkan minyak, hari ni bagi rebat, esok turunkan cukai, then nak bagi gaji 2 kali sebulan? Macam-macamlah, daripada bagi semua bende-bende tu, kenapa tak naikkan sikit je harga minyak? Sama jugak kan? Naik minyak, pastu bagi macam-macam. Sekarang, akibatnya semua harga barang dah naik. Terima kasih Paklah~

Rasa macam semakin hari semakin mengarut je yang jadi kat negara nih.

Neway, berapa-berapa harga minyak sekali pun, we still need to use jugak kan? So, how actually you can save petrol? Here are some tips that I found from newspapers, and on the net as well.

1. Drive smoothly. Aggresive driving can use as much as a third more fuel than safe driving. Avoid accelerating or braking too hard and try to keep you steering as smooth as possible. This actually works, dah pernah try... [Selamat tinggal Jaffrey Schumacher... sob]

2. Use higher gear, the higher gear you drive in, the lower engine speed is, which can improve fuel efficiency. So, change up a gear whenever you can without labouring the engine. Ada paham? [Maybe next time, keluar rumah, terus masuk gear 5, arasso?]

3. Tune and service your engine. A well tuned engine can improve fuel economy by up to 4%, so change your oil and follow your car manufacturer's recommendation on servicing.

4. Keep your tyres at the right pressure. Tyres under-inflated by just 1psi can reduce fuel efficiency by as much as 3%. An under or over-inflated tyre is also more susceptible on failing.

5. Avoid carrying excess weight. For every extra 45kg you carry, your fuel efficiency drop by 1 to 2%. So keep your boot or back seat clear of unnecessary items that just add weight to your vehicle. [Kalau ada member yang dok bising-bising at the back seat, bukak tingkap baling dia keluar... haha~]

6. Keep the windows closed. Wind blowing through an open window will slow you down. To compensate, you may put yout fut down harder, using more fuel. [Letak gam kat tingkap lepas ni]...

7. Use the correct oil. Always use the recommended grade of motor oil. Using the manufacturer's recommended lubricant can improve fuel efficiency by 1 to 2%. Higher quality motor oils can also hel your engine operate more efficiently. [Janganlah gune diesel untuk membawa kancil atau waja, harap maklum]

8. Cruise control on major roads helps you maintain a constant speed, and many cases, will improve fuel consumption.

9. Avoid excess idling, idling gets you nowhere but still burns fuel. Turn the engine off when you are in a queue or waiting for someone until you need it.

So, maybe with these tips will help us in saving petrol. :-)