There's nothing like a price increase of petrol to increase the urban legends about how to save fuel. Check out these claims and asks the experts.
Myth 1: Petrol develops with the heat, so as to fill the cold morning
Finding: False
A spokesman for Chevron, operating a service station, says that there is no difference in the amount of gasoline that you get when you supply during the day or night. This is because there is not much variation in temperature in air or the fuel is dispensed.
Evaporation that could occur would be a very small amount and the effect on the amount of gasoline pumped would be negligible.
Myth 2: When you fill. Do not squeeze the trigger and pump assembly in "fast".
Find: True
If you are pumping at a faster pace, a little 'liquid that goes to the tank becomes vapor, which is drawn into the underground storage tank, giving less fuel.
This is a problem if the stations were installed in stations with vapor recovery that prevent gasoline vapors to escape with the air.
Whatever the speed of pumps, there is always the loss of steam around.
However, the carbon canister in the fuel tank is able to capture some of the steam for the distribution or the normal operation and will be burned in the engine.
Myth 3: Fill up when the tank is half full. The largest space in a nearly empty tank could lead to greater loss of gasoline vapors.
Finding: False
Even in this case, the carbon canister located in the fuel tank is able to capture some of that steam.
Myth 4: An overload will result in the tank with gasoline flowing back into the pump.
Finding: False
The mechanism that allows the flow of gas is called a check valve and prevent harmful gas fumes being released into the air.
They are installed in some countries like the United States.
No matter what car you drive, good driving habits will help keep fuel consumption (gasoline and utility bills) down. Here are some suggestions:
This is not a competition:
Do not weave in and out of traffic. Aggressive driving often means acceleration and sudden braking, which wastes gas and make you unpopular among road users.
Too soon, Bill Furioso
Observe the speed limit. While several cars are different speeds at which they are more fuel consumption, is a good idea not to drive too fast. It will also be safer.
Tune in:
Check the engine and air filters regularly. A well-tuned engine and clean air filter you and your car purring with pleasure.
Pump them:
Make sure your tires are properly inflated. It also includes a control for inflation is below and above inflation
Non:
Waiting for someone? Consider turning off the engine if you wait more than five minutes.
Lose weight:
Are garbage carting around the trunk? Lose. Overweight, it simply means that you burn more fuel lugging around.