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20 Sure Ways To Survive The Current Fuel Scarcity. by MotoringNigeria: 12:47pm On Apr 08, 2016 |
Break up with your partner if he or she is fat. If you have fat friends, make sure you are going out in their car not the other way around. With the increase in price of PMS, people have been wondering how to save fuel. Nigerians always see opportunity in every situation which means some people started importing stuff they say will reduce the rate at which you petrol burn by 25%. Petrol cannot be diesel. So here I am giving you tips on how to reduce your fuel consumption. If you are driving a Corolla, you really don't have to worry except you are not ready to use a car. If you drive cars like Infinity FX45, Benz S550 etc this post is not for you. You are meant to spend a lot on fuel. So many Tips but I will shortlist a little that you can follow. 1. Drive at the speed limit. This is the single most effective solution to increasing efficiency. The most fuel-efficient speed may be the point at which your vehicle shifts to high gear. For most vehicles, this is somewhere around 80mph. 2. Try to avoid traffic on busy days or times when it is raining, windy or barometric pressure is high. Rain, headwind and high barometric pressure create extra air drag that uses more fuel to create and maintain forward motion (a tailwind helps). 3. Get rid of any unnecessary weight in your car or truck like golf clubs or unnecessary tools, materials and YOUR FAT GF. Lowering the tailgate on a pickup truck actually reduces your gas mileage byreducing drag. 4. Avoid wasting fuel from pressing the gas to regain the speed lost from braking when following closely (tailgating) which forces you to correct your following distance by applying your brakes, slowing forward motion. 5. Every time you punch the gas to quickly accelerate after stopping you are burning extra fuel and increasing tire wear. 6. It increases fuel consumption when you allow the vehicle speed to drift lower and then accelerate back up than it does to maintain a steady position on the accelerator. 7. Change your air filter. A dirty air filter will rob the engine of power and efficiency. It will use more gas than a clean filter. 8. Keep the tires inflated to the proper pressure to increase your travelling distance on a tank of gas. Keep a tire gauge handy and check the pressure. Tires naturally lose air over a period of time. 9. Service your car at manufacturers recommended intervals. Tokunbo or New, Change spark plugs and co when their performance begins to drop. 10. Avoid excessive idling. If you idle your car for more than a minute, it will save gas to turn off the engine. 11. Ignite the engine. Wait for the rev cursor to return to 1. Then move slowly. Your car will warm up b4 you get to the main road or highway. NB: New cars don't need to be warmed up. 12. The Air conditioner consumes fuel. Use it only when its necessary. In the afternoon, in traffic or when it pours. 13. Keep track of your fuel economy so you can quickly identify when your vehicle is in need of a tune-up or other service. 14. Pretend that there is a raw egg between your foot and the accelerator pedal in your vehicle. You don’t want to break the egg and get the mess on your floor boards so you’ll be less inclined to press down the throttle pedal. The idea is to encourage gentle accelerations and avoid flooring or lead footing your vehicle. 15. When you see a red light in the distance, start to slow down moderately well before, and wait for it to turn green so you can stroll on through, hopefully maintaining quite a bit of speed. 16. One great way to save fuel is to do minimal braking for turns. When coming up to a turn or bend, threshold brake at thelimit of adhesion and slowly release the brakes as your turn the wheel. Once your come out of the turn you will still be near the speed limit. 17. Don’t top off! Never fill past the auto-stop on the pump – anything above that can spill and can benegated by emissions systems! Either way, topped-off fuel is wasted! 18. When you arrive home, take the time to reverse park into your garage/parking lot. Do this while the engine is already up to temperature instead of spending time in the morning reversing and manoeuvring the car out while the engine is cold and consuming more fuel. 19. Know Your route I use a simple GPS that I bought for only $99. Whenever I am unfamiliar with the route, I plug in the address to avoid getting lost and wasting miles. It also works great for finding food and fuel stops along the route of your trip. 20. Most effective way is to sell your car. We will help you do that at Minkail Autos Ltd. Here is witty and informative piece written by Minkail Olusoji, a seasoned car enthusiast and dealer. Motoringnigeria.com 22 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: 20 Sure Ways To Survive The Current Fuel Scarcity. by ourkobo: 12:53pm On Apr 08, 2016 |
I d come |
Re: 20 Sure Ways To Survive The Current Fuel Scarcity. by GAZZUZZ(m): 1:59pm On Apr 08, 2016 |
Number 17 nah partial lie.on my car nah extra 10liters. ![]() 8 Likes |
Re: 20 Sure Ways To Survive The Current Fuel Scarcity. by rockiedink(m): 1:05am On Apr 09, 2016 |
GAZZUZZ: Broda, no mind am! ![]() ![]() 3 Likes |
Re: 20 Sure Ways To Survive The Current Fuel Scarcity. by Nobody: 3:20am On Apr 09, 2016 |
7. Change your air filter. A dirty air filter will rob the engine of power and efficiency. It will use more gas than a clean filter. This is true for carburetor engines, not sure if it works for modern engines. The mass airflow (MAF) sensor helps optimize engine efficiency (and fuel economy) when air filter is dirty 2 Likes |
Re: 20 Sure Ways To Survive The Current Fuel Scarcity. by 9icetoo(m): 11:33am On Apr 09, 2016 |
op number 1 is actually 80km/hr and not 80m/hr 1 Like |
Re: 20 Sure Ways To Survive The Current Fuel Scarcity. by leuelliot(m): 4:43pm On Apr 09, 2016 |
noxide: Trust the OP in fact trust me, you do not want a dirty or clogged up air filter in a modern engine, the MAF sensor cannot optimize Sh!t if there's restricted airflow. you would have very noticeable power loss. 4 Likes |
Re: 20 Sure Ways To Survive The Current Fuel Scarcity. by veekid(m): 6:40am On Apr 10, 2016 |
our mods yaff wake, I'll read later, lemme jus comment frst |
Re: 20 Sure Ways To Survive The Current Fuel Scarcity. by lonelydora: 6:43am On Apr 10, 2016 |
Please I don't need Number 17 for this kind scarcity period. Fill up until it enters no more. ![]() ![]() Last time I bought petrol, the attendant nearly slapped me. He said "Oga e don full", while i was busy shouting "dey put am, e go still enter". After much, he still had to put in extra 10 litres. 4 Likes |
Re: 20 Sure Ways To Survive The Current Fuel Scarcity. by Lilchilz(m): 6:44am On Apr 10, 2016 |
A professor drove into a petrol station in his sleek state of the art range rover sports. Professor: guy, abeg, give me full tank. Fuel Attendant: Sir, I don't speak pidgin, I only speak English Professor: Ok! good morning,I currently feel a pro found desire to replenish the propelling of my motorized automobile. Therefore I cordially request you to transfer from your subterranean reservoir a sufficient quantity of the combustible fluid of the highest octane rating to fill the appropriate receptacle of the said means of perambulation to the brim. Fuel Attendant: Oga na play I dey play o, how much fuel you wan buy? 20 Likes |
Re: 20 Sure Ways To Survive The Current Fuel Scarcity. by leki10(m): 6:49am On Apr 10, 2016 |
Today is my birthday.... Pls hit 'like' to celebrate with me 27 Likes |
Re: 20 Sure Ways To Survive The Current Fuel Scarcity. by Nobody: 6:50am On Apr 10, 2016 |
Air conditioner consumes fuel says who? 1 Like |
Re: 20 Sure Ways To Survive The Current Fuel Scarcity. by chuka5000(m): 6:55am On Apr 10, 2016 |
woodcook: says everybody on earth. ur moniker tells why u don't know sha. e be like say u dey use steam engine 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 20 Sure Ways To Survive The Current Fuel Scarcity. by dapatro: 7:00am On Apr 10, 2016 |
This is strong oooooo 1 Like |
Re: 20 Sure Ways To Survive The Current Fuel Scarcity. by lakamua: 7:01am On Apr 10, 2016 |
woodcook: lolz... Dnt rush to expose ignorance. Read and learn. 2 Likes |
Re: 20 Sure Ways To Survive The Current Fuel Scarcity. by femi4: 7:08am On Apr 10, 2016 |
woodcook:U don baff? Don't let others see your post o 2 Likes |
Re: 20 Sure Ways To Survive The Current Fuel Scarcity. by segiwest(m): 7:12am On Apr 10, 2016 |
#20 killed it. you are a dealer 1 Like |
Re: 20 Sure Ways To Survive The Current Fuel Scarcity. by vanndubi: 7:14am On Apr 10, 2016 |
Speed limit on Nigeria roads is 100kph. But you are suggest 80mph (128kph) which is above the speed limit. People speed kills. It's better to "waste" 1litre of fuel than to kill ur oneself. |
Re: 20 Sure Ways To Survive The Current Fuel Scarcity. by mekonglobal(m): 7:28am On Apr 10, 2016 |
That no. 15 who does that? When there are numerous cars in ur front and behind..except when u're the only vehicle on d road. |
Re: 20 Sure Ways To Survive The Current Fuel Scarcity. by xavier047: 7:34am On Apr 10, 2016 |
lonelydora:True, na u sabi ur car pass.. ![]() |
Re: 20 Sure Ways To Survive The Current Fuel Scarcity. by elotajohn1(m): 7:38am On Apr 10, 2016 |
You have 20 Buh I simply have one Park your motor remove the tyres depending on where you are living at, cover it well and start Trekking ![]() 2 Likes |
Re: 20 Sure Ways To Survive The Current Fuel Scarcity. by oloriooko(m): 7:41am On Apr 10, 2016 |
So this is what this country has turned to, people now devising means of surviving this crunching fuel scarcity instead of sending out this useless insensitive lying regime by Occupying Nigeria now! 1 Like |
Re: 20 Sure Ways To Survive The Current Fuel Scarcity. by Nobody: 7:53am On Apr 10, 2016 |
femi4: I was waiting for comments like this, this is a common believe in Nigeria (road side mechanics tales). Please can any of you calling me names show me a link to any car manufacturing websites/manual where it is explicitly stated? Until any one of you provide that you don't have the right to call me names. For your information, it is actually efficient to drive with your windows up and a/c on than driving with windows down and a/c off. 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: 20 Sure Ways To Survive The Current Fuel Scarcity. by sweetyme001(f): 8:00am On Apr 10, 2016 |
Today is my birthday can i get 1000likes of fuel. 6 Likes |
Re: 20 Sure Ways To Survive The Current Fuel Scarcity. by Nobody: 8:47am On Apr 10, 2016 |
lakamua: I was waiting for comments like this, this is a common believe in Nigeria (road side mechanics tales). Please can any of you calling me names show me a link to any car manufacturing websites/manual where it is explicitly stated? Until any one of you provide that you don't have the right to call me names. Talking about ignorance for your information, it is actually efficient to drive with your windows up and a/c on than driving with windows down and a/c off. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: 20 Sure Ways To Survive The Current Fuel Scarcity. by Nobody: 8:48am On Apr 10, 2016 |
chuka5000: I was waiting for comments like this, this is a common believe in Nigeria (road side mechanics tales). Please can any of you calling me names show me a link to any car manufacturing websites/manual where it is explicitly stated? Until any one of you provide that you don't have the right to call me names. For your information, it is actually efficient to drive with your windows up and a/c on than driving with windows down and a/c off. 1 Like |
Re: 20 Sure Ways To Survive The Current Fuel Scarcity. by billyG(m): 11:31am On Apr 10, 2016 |
vanndubi:I don know Y some1 will just copy & paste American articles with d slang,mpg shit without changing anything 2 suite our envrnment. 2 Likes |
Re: 20 Sure Ways To Survive The Current Fuel Scarcity. by femi4: 12:05pm On Apr 10, 2016 |
woodcook:Your last statement should be "at high speed, say 80-100km/h Seems you are one of those that doesn't read car manual too. Oya see the attached pix
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Re: 20 Sure Ways To Survive The Current Fuel Scarcity. by Nobody: 12:50pm On Apr 10, 2016 |
femi4: Still waiting for your evidence. ![]() |
Re: 20 Sure Ways To Survive The Current Fuel Scarcity. by femi4: 1:24pm On Apr 10, 2016 |
woodcook:Go back and check the modification. Another guy like you dey argue blindly here https://www.nairaland.com/3009453/7-myths-fuel-economy/3 |
Re: 20 Sure Ways To Survive The Current Fuel Scarcity. by Nobody: 3:10pm On Apr 10, 2016 |
femi4: Stop sending me NL conversation. You either send a link to a car manufacturing website or a research paper other than that "na just beer parlor gist" which I am not interested in. For your information I am at the stage in my life where I don't listen to a blanket statement or beer parlor gist. ![]() ![]() |
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