8 how to save on car operating costs

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

-The car is no longer a matter of prestige. For some, the car is an important transportation tool included in the group's daily needs. Same as the others in that group, transportation needs must be made seirit and as effective as possible in order not to disturb the stability of the financial balance of households.

This condition is especially felt in major cities. In Jakarta, nearly 40% of expenditure in this post. More than 50% of travel is commuting to work. Approximately 20% to return to school.

Savings can be started when buying a car. Choosing a used car can save many millions of rupiah compared to new cars of the same model. Similarly, the tax must be paid, is also more efficient.

Four-cylinder inline engine configuration is more efficient than the V6 or V8 peformanya much better. (And anyways, why search for a car that could race in Jakarta when the average cruising speed of only 8 km / h, much smaller than the international average, 12 km / h). The car is lighter, smaller more friendly also about gasoline.

Even if currently already have a car, you can still do the savings with the simple steps in accordance common sense.


+ Do not heat the engine for too long

Machine heats habits are good, but not for too long. Because gasoline is burned it does not take you everywhere. Besides the car faster "hot" when driving. Moreover, current car technology did not take long minutes warming. So why waste gasoline by 'ritual' warm-up for long?

+ Treat Gently car

Run a car with a soft and smooth. Bring the car to the ideal speed / cruising fast but do not be rude. Try to stable at that speed. This will save gasoline. Avoid the habit of speeding and brake repeatedly. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, USA, the most economical speed range from 40 km / h to 100 km / hr. Running a car with a soft, not only saves fuel but also extend the life of the engine, transmission and brakes.


+ Be careful with the roof rack

May not have thought that putting the goods in the roof rack will cause the gas form the more extravagant. In fact the air flow disturbance caused by the placement of goods that cause the engine to work harder and that means more gasoline. When equipped with air conditioning, make it a habit to close all the windows, because open windows would disrupt the airflow and create new barriers.


+ Use recommended fuel plant

If your car is designed to use premium, you buy premium. Buying gasoline is more expensive does not provide a significant advantage. Only, be careful with premium leaded Pertamina is still sold. This tends to generate heaps of gasoline in the combustion chamber in the crust of the long term.

+ Treatment on a regular basis

Car care habits, including regular oil change will ultimately reduce operating costs, because the car is in operation in top condition and are rarely damaged. Machines that are not in tune up to absorb gasoline from 10 to 20 percent more than the diligent care. Modern machines are computer controlled do not require tune ups as often as the old machine, but still should be treated. Make sure the car was treated according to the existing schedule in the manual. Act swiftly when they hear or feel the sound, vibration and smell different, it would help reduce the risk of dry bags.


+ No need formal workshop

Authorized dealer of course equipped with modern equipment and experienced production car repair. But the formal workshop is usually more expensive than ordinary workshop. So it's good for regular workshops with experienced and professional mechanic to perform routine maintenance your car. While in certain cases classified as difficult and rare, better take advantage of the formal workshop. Get used car maintenance records every time the car entered the garage. This entry would be very useful later when the car will be sold again.


+ Check your tires

Often the negligent motorists check tire. Though less pressure tires require more energy wind to menggulirkannya, faster than worn. Check the tire at least once a month in cold conditions. The recommended pressure is usually listed in the manual or on the inside of the car. This habit will prolong the life of tires that are now expensive.


+ Seat belts are not decoration

Take advantage of safety belts, because this device is shown to provide optimal protection during collision. Risk of injury can be reduced, so too the cost of hospital care.