Driving/Riding Tips – Economical Driving

Well, fuel prices have been hiked as you already know. Thought it was a good time to share a few driving/riding tips on how to drive/ride in an economical manner. Here’s a list of things I do.

Tire Pressure: Always check the air pressure in the tires, every three or four days. Hardly takes any time. You’ll be amazed how many times the pressure is low. Three to four days, not seven as usually advised.

Watch the speed: Don’t be a speed junkie. The more you rev the engine the more fuel you burn. Drive/Ride at around 55 kmph and resist the urge to floor/twist the throttle.

Traffic Lights: Turn the engine off at red lights, if you have to wait for more than a minute. That timer is there for a reason.

Gear Changes: Up shift as soon as possible. Higher gear equals lower revs and less fuel. But that doesn’t mean you ride the clutch all the time. Replacing the clutch will cost more.

Breaking: Break early. You don’t have to give the driver in the car in front a heart attack every time you stop. When you brake early, you come off the throttle early, hence saving fuel.

Fuel Quality: Using premium quality fuel is best, unless you’re driving a Premier Padmini like my dad or riding an RX100 for that matter. Engine stays healthy saving money in the long run.

Tell me if you found these useful, and I’ll be glad to hear some tips from you.