When temperatures drop across the Middle East, most people tend to gather with their family and friends for off-roading trips. While they are very excited about these types of outings, they still worry about fuel consumption rates during their adventures.
Whether you are driving on- or off-road, we will provide you with the best ways to reduce fuel consumption to save your money during the trip and enjoy the ride.
Follow the Maintenance Schedule
As a car owner, you have to make sure that you stick to your car’s maintenance schedule provided by the automaker, so when you want to go on any type of long trip anytime of the year, the car will be ready to go.
So what are the most important parts to check on a regular basis? You have the fluids, exterior lights, wipers, as well as the brakes.
If these elements are not in good condition, you will face many obstacles. For instance, distorted vision may occur due to non-functioning lights, or insufficient power may hinder the movement of the car on certain surfaces because the engine did not receive a specific amount of oil. This lack of maintenance can lead to an increased fuel consumption rate. In such conditions, the driver will have to be extra careful, and the engine will have to work twice as hard.
Check the Tires
If your tires are worn out or under-inflated, there will be more rolling resistance and the car will be harder to move at any given speed. This means the engine will work harder to send power to the wheel and consume more fuel.
Lower the Weight
It is known that installing bull bars, driving special lights, roof racks, and spare wheels will add up to the car’s weight. This will increase the resistance between the tires and the ground, therefore, increasing the fuel consumption.
Form Proper Driving Habits
You must know that aggressive acceleration and braking will increase the fuel consumption drastically, so make sure to stay focused the entire time. By doing this, you can have enough time to react early and press on the brake or accelerator pedal gently.
Moreover, make sure to use cruise control when you can or adaptive cruise control, as it works on maintaining the driving speed without the driver pressing on the pedal.
Towing a Trailer or Other Cars
Towing a car or a trailer is just like adding accessories to the car, which means that it will definitely add weight. Thus, using more fuel whether you are driving in the city or any other place.
But there are some ways that have been found to be fuel-efficient. For instance, driving at a low speed, which you can determine by driving 10 to 15 km/h under the speed limit. This approach reduces the need for sudden braking and acceleration, thereby resulting in less fuel consumption.
It is also important to remember that a low tire pressure and worn out tires or wheels can make this towed car or trailer heavier and harder to move, which increases the load on the engine and consumes more fuel.
