How to Save Petrol While Driving

How to save gas and improve mileage are questions that all of us are asking in these times of ever increasing price of petrol and petroleum fuels. Taking it a step further would be to ask how we can actually benefit from the high price of fuel. Here are some tips that I have learned from the best teacher in the world on how to maximize fuel efficiency - experience. I also owe a deep debt of gratitude to my mentor in driving, Yellesh, who showed me how driving can be a life transforming exercise.

9. Drive Steady: It is universally accepted that driving at a steady speed gives you the best mileage possible. The logic is simple. It takes more power to accelerate (hear the engine vroom?) than to maintain a steady speed. Keep your pressure on the accelerator gentle and consistent. Most car engines are designed to give optimum mileage at around 45-55 kmph. This also helps me experience self discipline, self control and contentment.

8. Brake gently: First, be present to the road. If you see a junction with a light coming up, cut the engine off by moving to neutral, since the inertia of the car will keep it moving anyway. If the light doesn�t turn red till you are really close, you can switch gears and add power to avoid getting too slow as you cross the signal. A gentle brake in advance will allow you to cruise a distance at a slower speed, while a heavy brake at the last moment is an obvious waste of paid for momentum. Second, be humble. Most people need to use the brake frequently and heavily because they are trying to move fast. Yellesh showed me repeatedly that the guy speeding past you doesn�t necessarily get there fast, especially in heavy city traffic. The fuel he wastes is not worth the minutes he shaves off his drive. Being humble means being okay with letting others get ahead of you and being patient enough to tolerate the few minutes delay. Familiarize yourself with the speed limits and the traffic on your route as much as possible. Don�t accelerate when you know you will have to slam the brake to slow down.
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