Some Ways to Improve Fuel Efficiency

The world is now clamored by the great problem in fuel. With oil prices increasing on a regular basis, the problem in fuel has become a great global concern. This has left many car owners in such a sullen mood; most especially those who own muscle cars and sports cars whose engines are so powerful that they devour a tank-full of gas in an instant. This has caused tremendous effects on people, and because of this, a new trend has arisen.



More and more people are now in search for fuel efficient cars. While in the past, car enthusiasts pride on how fast their cars can go and how huge their engines are, nowadays, better mileage and fuel efficiency has become everyone’s priority. Saving fuel is a difficult feat. But since transport is a necessity, how can you save fuel while still enjoying the car? What things can you do to be able to make sure that your car burn fuel very efficiently?



* Its good policy to know how fuel efficient your car is so keep tabs on how much fuel you put in your car each time you fill up at the pump and compare that to the mileage you are getting. This way, if there is a drop in previous fuel efficiency you can then consult your mechanic and tackle the issue early on.



You can also consider putting additives into your gas tank. There are several brands of additives now available in the market and some of them claim to successfully increase a car’s fuel efficiency up to ten and twenty percent. These additives are non toxic and non-fossil based and will give your car a longer driving potential, since it will make your car more fuel efficient.



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I want to change Air Fuel ratio on my 1996 4.6L SFI SOHC engine, How??

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Question:

I want to change Air Fuel ratio on my 1996 4.6L SFI SOHC engine, How?? I want to use a new spark plug (plazma) that is supposed to give me no emissions and i have to change the air fuel ratio from 14:7 to 30:1 for the plugs to work.

Answer:

I see a couple of ways. 1) you can install an aftermarket chip/module: computer chip or Module that has been re-calibrated to what you want. This can be done at a dyno shop also. 2) install a stand alone fuel management system that will allow you to change it anyway you want (expensive).

If these new plugs did what they say they can do you would think all the car companies that are struggling to sell cars would be jumping all over the idea.... but they are not???? I reality you do not need a new a new spark plug in order to change you fuel ratio. Changing your fuel ratio does get you better fuel mileage but at the cost of poor performance such as sluggish acceleration and less pulling power.

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Neutral - The Forgotten Gear

SAVE MONEY WITH BETTER FUEL MILEAGE

I years past we, as drivers, have relied on the "Over-Drive" gear to get us the peak fuel mileage we desired. It is true that in highway driving, Over-drive is the best gear to have your vehicle in to achieve this goal. But when it comes to city driving, Neutral can be the friend your best friend.

My daily driver is a 1989 Chevrolet Corvette that has around 65,000 miles on it. It is a 6 speed manual shift. The Corvette has a 350 ci. tune port fuel injection V8 engine, and is stock. I do keep the oil changed regular and replace plugs every other year. The vehicle is equipped from the factory with a shift light that gives you the best points to shift at to achieve the best fuel mileage and also has a digital "instant average fuel mileage" meter. I had been getting around 22 mpg with my normal driving habits. Recently with the inflated fuel pricing I started paying closer attention to the shift light and my fuel mileage increased to 24 mpg. After a few fill ups and still getting 24 mpg I almost became obsessed with the fuel mileage. Being a mechanic and owning my own shop, not to mention my education in the field, i wanted to come up with a way to increase my fuel mileage further. And the most efficient way, was to continue shifting when the shift light suggests and pop the gear selector into neutral and coast as often as it permits. Yes, every down hill can be achieved with neutral (still maintaining the speed limit with in 5 mph) and my fuel mileage jumped to 26 mpg. It may not seem like much but every bit helps. I enjoy seeing the look on peoples faces when I tell them that my big V8 Corvette gets 26 mpg in the city! And I would be willing to bet that your fuel mileage can improve also by not forgetting about Neutral and the best thing is, it has no additional cost and doesn't have to be added. It has been there for years but sadly overlooked.

Things to do to Keep Your Car in Top Running Condition

Top 10 Most Important Things to do to Keep Your Car in Top Running Condition :

1. Battery - fully charged and no corrosion
2. Fluid Levels - oil, coolant, brake, power steering, washer fluid
3. Tires - Tread depth, wear pattern, inflation
4. Brakes - pad life, rotors, noise
5. Fuel - filters, injectors, proper octane
6. Belts and Hoses - soft, worn, cracked, rotten
7. Spark Plugs - engine tune up, how often
8. Alternator - checking and testing
9. Lubrication - Grease fitting, wheel bearings, ball joints
10. Maintenance - intervals and schedules

Top 5 Automotive Related Myths:

1. Vegetable Oil vs. Diesel Fuel
2. High Octane Fuel Is Better
3. Tire Pressure Affects Your Fuel Mileage
4. Arrow Dynamics
5. Hybrid - Cost Effective

Best gas mileage vehicles - top 10 in U.S.

America has been broadsided with the $4 gallon and Americans are answering back with buying more fuel efficient vehicles. The Ford F-150 used to be the number one selling vehicle for the past 17 years but not anymore. In May of 2008 that all changed. Now Honda and Toyota has surpassed the mark and have sold more Civics and Corollas than the F-150.

This is a sign to the manufactures and they are taking measures by putting more efforts into creating new Hybrids and spending more on Research for the future "Gas Savers". There strategy so far has been to make the vehicle with less weight and Hybrid Technology .

The following is a list of the Top 10 most fuel efficient vehicles in the U.S. compiled by Car and Driver :

1. Toyota Prius
2. Honda Civic Hybrid
3. Smart Fortwo
4. Nissan Altima Hybrid
5. Toyota Camry Hybrid
6. Volkswagen Jetta TDI
7. 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid
8. Toyota Yaris
9. Mini Cooper/Clubman
10. Honda Fit

Gas Prices - Should I worry?

Gas prices are moving upward and prices of goods along with it. Should we be worried and panic. No, not really! There are some simple things you can do to help lower your costs for fuel but ultimately the price of just about everything is destine to go up no matter what you do. What one needs to do depends on the ability to pay but this simple tips will help you save money at the pump aside from the obvious.... don't drive as much as you used to.

1. If you drive a 1996 or newer vehicle, use the lowest octane fuel. These vehicles have an on-board computer with sensors that will allow the use of low octane fuel without causing damage to the engine.
2. Make sure to replace the engine air filter and fuel filter to help optimize fuel efficiency.
3. If the "Check Engine Light" is illuminated, Get the repairs done to make it go out. It may seem to run fine, but at a cost of loosing miles per gallon it may be costing you as much as $10.00 a day depending on how far you drive.
4. Keep Your Tires Properly Inflated - Underinflated tires require more energy to roll, which translates into more frequent fill-ups. You can improve your fuel economy by about 3.3 percent if you keep your tires inflated properly, according to the DOE.
5. Drive Sensibly - Aggressive driving (speeding, rapid acceleration and braking) wastes gas. It can lower your gas mileage by 33 percent at highway speeds and by 5 percent around town.

injecter cleaners

would it be recommended to run the injection cleaners through the gas tank or should i manually do it

Response 1) I drive a '89 Dakota, purchased new, with 273,000 miles on it. I've added injector cleaner once or twice a year and have never had a problem.



Response 2) I clean my injectors twice a year. However, I know the Complete maintenance history and always use the same brand and grade of fuel. If this is a used car and you have no idea of it's history I recommend that you use a cleaner that goes directly to the Injector/s. These do a much better job than an additive to your fuel. They contain Propane and ARE under pressure. Follow the Directions CAREFULLY! And note, Injectors DO fail. They are an electrical component unless you have a True Diesel. Then they run off a camshaft.