Tag: Fuel Savings
Is More Expensive Engine Oil Better for your Car
In this article we discuss the difference between cheap and premium engine oil and conclude whether expensive engine oil is a gimmick is better for your car. Engine oil replacement is a routine maintenance task for your car’s performance and lifespan. The lubricant market is full options to choose from and every manufacturer claims their’s…
How can I reduce my fuel consumption?
Petrol and diesel are getting more expensive by the day, but our incomes and dependence on fuel are not changing. Somehow, it feels like we need more gas than before to fuel our daily commute for work, recreation, and other necessary tasks. We consumers cannot really influence gas prices unless we stop buying it altogether.…
When Spark Plugs Should be Changed
This short post explains when spark Plugs should be changed. If you drive a car with a petrol or gasoline engine, then you should know spark plugs are reason why fuel combusts in the first place. Without spark plug, there would be no spark. Without spark, fuel no burn. If fuel no burn, car no…
Does hi-octane give better mileage?
Does Hi-Octane fuel give better fuel mileage than the regular petrol? We decided to fill up the tank with Hi-Octane petrol and compare the results. The car used normally gives just over 400 kilometers on a fuel tank of regular fuel. That’s about 35 liters of petrol. On the next fill, we bought 36 liters…
Does putting your car in neutral save gas
Putting your car in neutral at red lights sounds like it should save gas and improve mileage of your car. This intuitive notion comes from the concept of manual cars, where the clutch must be depressed or shifted to neutral while the car is idling. If you are reading this you probably own a car…