How to save fuel in your car

With fuel prices increasing so dramatically, everyone wants to know how they can save fuel. There are many gimmicks and gadgets available on the market, promising to save fuel but do they REALLY work?

MIRACLE MAGNETS , VORTEX GENERATORS , ENGINE IONIZER , VAPOR INJECTORS , and WATER INJECTION 







http://saveonfuel.co.za/        http://fuel-saver.co.za/    http://www.savepetrol.com/   http://www.super-fuelsaver.com/

Popular Mechanics tested some of these miracle gadgets and found that they have no positive effect on fuel economy, in fact some of them increased fuel usage and DECREASED power output

http://www.speednsound.co.za/forum/viewtopic.php?t=33404



So what can you do to save fuel?

Well your first step would be to purchase a vehicle with good fuel economy, if you don't already own one. Diesel vehicles are still a good option even when the diesel price is high as they consume less per km

Once you've got a car that is light on fuel, what else can you do?

 Its quite simple actually, drive in a civilized and gentle manner.

• Follow the speed limit 
• don't accelerate abruptly
• don't break harshly
• keep your tyre pressures correct
• keep your vehicle well maintained and serviced regularly
• change your oil regularly 
• always drive in the highest gear possible for the speed you are doing
• don't carry heavy, unnecessary good in your boot
• don't over rev your car.
• Change gears quickly and smoothly

Here are some great articles I found on the subject

http://www.news24.com/MyNews24/How-to-Save-Petrol-and-make-Money-20120403

http://www.autozone.co.za/fuel-efficiency.html

http://forum.cars.co.za/forums/58-Fuel-economy-Eco-tips

Do you know anyone who has tried the gimmicks?
Or do you know any other ways to save fuel?

Let me know by commenting on this blog