After the increase in the price of gasoline, thousands of Colombians are concerned about the significant expense that moving their vehicle represents. In fact, some are choosing to sell it or not release it.
However, there are some recommendations that drivers can take into account to save on fuel and take care of the pocket. We tell you.
It is important to note that the price of gasoline in the country is between 12,900 pesos nationwide.
However, recently The Finance Minister reported that there was a possibility that the price would even exclude 15,500, a figure that seems unsustainable.
But what can be done? Magazine Enginefrom this publishing house, published several tips for drivers who want to save on fuel.
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Car maintenance
The first tip, according to magazine Engineis perform regular maintenance on the vehicle. It does not matter if everything is in order, since this is to prevent failures or some bad fuel consumption.
Braking
Be careful with braking
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Although it seems strange, braking has a lot to do with gasoline. As reported by the aforementioned magazine, drivers should brake early, since according to experts, doing so unexpectedly generates higher fuel consumption.
Do not rev or overload the vehicle
Avoid sudden acceleration.
The front panel of the car is extremely important because in it you will be able to see the revolutions per minute, the turns per minute made by the engine crankshaft.
According to the magazine Engine, Harsh acceleration could increase fuel consumption.
On the other hand, carrying more people than the permitted weight means that the vehicle must have more strength and need more gasoline to move.
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car engine cleaning
It is incredible to think that cleanliness is so important to save on gasoline; however, the ‘dirt’ in cylinders, pistons, particulate filters, valves and turbo “forces the engine to consume more fuel” over time, as they become dirty. So do proper cleaning on the engine.
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