5 Tips for Fuel Efficiency on your Road Trip in Uganda
With the high hovering fuel prices in Uganda, majority of the drivers are openly welcome to any good tips on how to enjoy a bit more from their tank. You might go on and on complaining of the high fuel prices but if you don’t devise economically viable means of ensuring fuel efficiency on your Road Trip in Uganda, lamentations won’t help an inch.
Therefore these are the essential 5 tips for fuel efficiency on your Road Trip in Uganda;
Try smooth driving
Think of changing your driving style, as it has a profound effect on your vehicle’s fuel consumption rate. One thing most drivers don’t know is that a vehicle will use more fuel under heavy acceleration than it would otherwise use when revs are kept relatively low and pulling off is done more decently. The constant energetic pull-offs as well as standing on the throttle braking doesn’t do good to your fuel consumption, and your car. Therefore when undertaking your road Trip in Uganda, make sure that you try some smooth driving techniques by for instance gradual acceleration and obeying the speed limit which also goes a long way in saving fuel and putting less pressure on the car.
Regularly check tyre pressures
It is surprisingly funny how the tiniest of things really have a big impact. Do you know how much fuel you would be saving by just having the right tyre pressure? As simple as that.
What you need to know as a driver is that when tyres are deflated (even just slightly), more resistance is caused on the road which gives the car engine a lot of work to move the car forward hence more fuel is consumed. You will concur that the “more diligently the engine works, the more fuel it will definitely utilize”. This is effortless because all you need is to visit the fuel station and the pump attendant will make sure that your tyre pressure is right. Just don’t forget to tip.
Reduce extra weight
Another thing some drivers don’t know is that extra weight in the car doesn’t do any favors. This pushes fuel consumption hence to save some fuel, it is important to remove the weight that is not needed by removing non-essential items and accessories such as bicycle carriers and roof racks. These not only add extra weight but also distort the aerodynamic properties of the car.
Conduct general car maintenance
Conducting general car maintenance is another sure way for fuel efficiency on your Road Trip in Uganda in addition to other priceless positive reasons. Most drivers know the main reason for car maintenance as “ensuring it is in good working condition” hence not fail when you least expected during the road trip. Imagine the frustration you would have if your car failed in the middle of nowhere or when you have a quick errand. However, the majority of drivers are now learning that regular car maintenances/servicing prolongs the number of years the vehicle stays fuel-efficient. Did I mention that the older the vehicle gets, the less economical it becomes?
Cruise control
If you have cruise control in your car, make use of it. Any economically viable driver will do everything in his/her power to try and save as much fuel as possible. If you are a keen driver, you have probably noticed that cruise control does a fantastic job at accelerating ad decelerating especially with highway driving as well as long road trips. You will notice that using Cruise Control gets more kilometers per liter than it would be if you are controlling the accelerator and brake pedal yourself. Just try this simple trick and you will thank us later.
While these 5 tips will go a long way in saving you a few dollars, driving the right car for a particular job is the easiest and effortless way to save money during your road trip in Uganda. For instance, inquire from the Tour Operator or Car Rental Agency on the vehicles that are more fuel-efficient hence saving money on your trip.