Fuel Saving Tips

Even if you don’t purchase a Hydrogen-on-Demand generator from BluWave Hybrid, the current fuel crisis affects everyone. BluWave wants you to save some money, and help the environment, no matter what. Please consider the following:

1. How you drive makes a big difference in fuel consumption. A person with a heavy foot that accelerates quickly and stops-and-goes constantly will receive less MPG’s. If you accelerate hard, you are making the vehicle work harder and using more gas. Accelerate moderately and you will save.
2. Speed Limits: The faster you drive the more fuel you use. Stay at the legal speed and you will save.
3. Use your cruise control. Maintaining a constant speed, in most cases, reduces your fuel consumption.
4. Idling needs to be stopped. Shut the vehicle off when possible. When your vehicle is running/idling you are using gas and polluting the air. Help the environment and save money by turning off the engine while waiting for the train to pass.
5. A tuned-up engine can increase your fuel efficiency by as much as 20%. Check your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual for all the relevant maintenance that is required and have an ASE technician work on your vehicle.
6. Your Tire Pressure is an important component to your overall fuel consumption, and it’s easy to maintain. When you have your regular oil changes or maintenance, ask to have the tire pressure checked and maintained. You can check for yourself for your vehicle’s tire pressure by looking into the Owner’s Manual, identifying the correct level and check it with any store bought tire pressure gauge. You can also check the data plate in the driver's door jamb.
7. Change your oil. Clean oil reduces wear caused by friction between moving parts and removes harmful substances from the engine.
8. Check and replace air filters regularly. Your car's air filter keeps impurities in the air from damaging internal engine components. Clogged filters can cause up to a 10% increase in fuel consumption. A clean air filter is the key to good fuel economy. A dirty air filter restricts the flow of air into the engine, which harms performance and economy.
9. Use overdrive gears when applicable. Overdrive gears improve the fuel economy of your car during highway driving.
10. It is time to check the trunk and clean out the car. The more weight your car has the more gas it needs. Take out all unnecessary items in your vehicle and you will save gas consumption.
11. The Air Conditioner: On or Off, an ongoing debate. At lower speeds, you will save some fuel by opening the windows and turning off the air. However, at normal highway driving, the overall wind resistance will counter the savings, so turn the air on.
12. Your wheels and rims. Chances are the larger than stock wheels and rims will reduce the manufacturers suggested MPG, due to the rolling resistance of larger wheels.
13. Octane levels at the pump will cost you as you increase from regular to premium. Check your Owner’s Manual for the recommended octane level for your vehicle. There is no need to go above that level and spend more money.
14. Fuel Efficient Vehicles -- Before you decide on a vehicle, look around and compare the models to the fuel efficiency. The gas mileage will affect your wallet more and more each year. Check out the last ten years of EPA guides for the exact gas mileage on all vehicles. (insert 10 years of EPA Fuel Efficiency Guides)
15. Stop Tailgating! If you stop and go constantly, you will lose 5-10% of your fuel efficiency. Being a better driver will save you money. Stay back a few cars and you will not need to brake and accelerate as much or as hard.