2023-09-15 11:53:31
The Gasoline It is one of the factors that has had the greatest impact on inflation in recent months. Furthermore, this week Russia and Saudi Arabia, two of the main producers, decided to reduce the pumping of barrels and after weeks of chaining increases in the Brent barrel – a reference in Europe – exceeded 90 dollars.
All these issues directly affect the pockets of drivers who see how the gas station lights continue to indicate very high prices. The General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) usually shares through its official channels security advice on the road, vehicle maintenance and also saving.
With efficient driving, as the organization explains, you can save up to 500 euros a year in fuel, a figure that represents a notable relief for the pockets of many families. The DGT indicates that «between 30 and 50% of fuel costs depend on the owner’s driving style».
long marches
Current engines respond very well when using high gears, even in the city. respecting the posted speed limitss, since they allow the vehicle to be very comfortable. For this reason, it is preferable not to rush the low gears, except when starting off on very steep slopes: “Before reaching 50 kilometers per hour we should engage fourth or fifth gear.”
The anticipation
The DGT insists that it is important to drive “moderate and constante, without ups and downs or constant changes and maintaining a safe distance. They also recommend reaching traffic lights progressively to make better use of engine performance.
The luggage
As for luggage, breaking the aerodynamics of the vehicle condemns it to consume more. If the trunk is complete, it is best to use a closed roof storage box with aerodynamic shapes.
When buying a new vehicle, special attention is paid to consumption, but the DGT remembers that already no need to look for a small utility model to find low numbers. Other keys are that the lowest average consumption is not always the most reliable data for measurements, that diesel is the most recommended technology if many kilometers are going to be traveled or taking into account that technologies to reduce consumption have evolved a lot in recent years. last years.
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