AVERT A FUEL CRISIS
We all groan when the government hikes the petrol prices - yet again - but few of us know how to hoard this combustible commodity.
One strategy: See what's holding you back, like a luggage rack.
Unless you use it regularly, ditch it, because they create aerodynamic drag.
Reason: Air flows over the roof, and when the cruising speed hits 60mph what you have up there is going to diminish mileage.
Another option: Open the trunk and remove everything you don't need on a daily basis or in an emergency (Hint:Keep the spare tire and jack).
The more your car has to haul, the more fuel it'll burn. That's also one reason some automobile experts recommend filling your tank just halfway.
Finally, use an energy conserving oil that has friction-reducing additives. This can cut fuel consumption by over 2 1/2 percent.
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