Car Care Tips & Articles
Start little early. This can help avoid delays due to fog. Be patient and calm. Familiarize yourself with the vehicle. Know the position of all switches before you start driving. Drive at low speeds and watch your speedometer. Maintain safe distance from other vehicles. Maintain greater distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead. Do…
When driving down a hill, do not switch off the engine. Shift to a lower gear for reducing speed and by shifting to lower gear you will save fuel. When climbing steep hills, the car may begin to slow down and show a lack of power. If this happens, you should change to a lower…
Drive between 45 and 55 kmph. It has been established by trials that you can get up to 40% extra mileage at 40 kmph as compared to 80 kmph. Avoid accelerating or decelerating unnecessarily. Incorrect gearshifts can lead to as much as 20% increase in fuel consumption. It does not matter whether it is a…
Stopping distance progressively increases with vehicle speed. Apply the brakes far before of the stopping point to allow for the extra stopping distance. At high speeds, the vehicle may be affected by side winds. Therefore, reduce speed and be prepared for unexpected buffeting, which can occur at the exits of tunnels, when passing by a…