1. Frequent stopping and short distance travel consumers more fuel.
2. Needless idling at traffic lights affect fuel consumption e.g. ten minutes idling wastes 100cc of fuel
3. Driving at higher speed consumes more fuel than driving at steady speed of 45 to 55 Km/hr. in top gear.
4. Changing of gears at the speeds mentioned below enhances the fuel efficiency.
Gear Recommended Apeeds
1st to 2nd - 10 Km/hr.
2nd to 3rd - 20 Km/hr.
3rd to 4th - 30 Km/hr.
4th to 5th - 40 Km/hr.
5. Try to drive in 5th gear as much possible.
6. Adultered or less quantity of fuel dipensed by petrol pumps would indicate poor fuel efficiency too.
7. Less tyre pressure increase fuel consumption.
8. Clogged air filter, worn out clutch, badly turned engine and high pollution levels increase fuel consumption.
9. Do not unnecessary race the engine.
source : Maruti
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