How To Save On Petrol? | Talking Point | Inflation
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 มิ.ย. 2022
- Pump prices have been on the rise, with no signs of abating. In this episode of Talking Point, host Steven Chia gathers two profiles - a private hire car driver and a mother of three kids, for an exciting challenge to stretch their petrol dollar. Can they succeed and at what cost? And for the rest of you who do not drive, Steven Chia reveals how high pump prices are affecting you too!
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Here my habits other than mentioned in this video.
- Service the car regularly(semi synthetic or fully synthetic give better mileage but also at higher cost, find the balance or promotion deal
- ignition part replace timely(spark plugs)
- filling fuel and drive during night or early morning improve mileage slightly due to colder temp(denser air).
- tire pressure I pumped about 10% higher than stated spec on car(follow tire spec limit than follow car manufacturer RECOMMENDED spec)
- try each different fuel brand and measure the mileage per tank and then stick to the one that gives better ones,
- invest in good tint because :
1-it protects from harmful UV
2-gets cooler fast during hot day
3-with point no 2, it reduce work for ac compressor and helps give more mileage.
4. With point 3, longer AC compressor life span.
- choose appropriate car that feeds the need or function which suits your daily driving. Don't drive big heavy SUV for daily solo drive, can go for compact cars. Unless you are rich, this comment not for you.
- on highway, cruise behind another car(bigger car like van is better) at safe distance, it helps reduces drag and uses less fuel hence increase mileage.
- see far ahead, it you gonna stop totally then might just slow earlier and hope cars ahead move. The key is let the car keep moving even at lower speed. So anticipate you can slowly crawl till the car ahead moves. It is better to accelerate from 10kmh than total standstill and this uses less fuel to pick up. Also can help reduce traffic jams and safer because cars behind will reduce speed and we can avoid being rear ended.
Sorry for long essay, but these my experience over 20yrs driving.
filling fuel on a cold weather is a myth.not gonna save u any
Stoooobid. Just make Carbikes lah. Half car, and half bike. Save half of fuel and more pedalling on human exercise. Your problem solved on gas shortages over the coming decades. 😂
@@theinquisitor7191 ya Flinestone was actually way ahead of us. Purely leg power. Even brakes are leg brakes.
Wow this is actually very helpful
@@Anthony-eb6fk in certain point I agree. But it is just my test and trial. You do get stiffer ride. Raising tire pressure also accelerate control arm bush wear and tear. But do remember if you go with different tire brand than what the manufacturer tested, the result also may vary different tires different composition. Some soft wall some harder wall. I use Michelin XM2(one of most expensive here in Malaysia) that is always slight(10%) above pressured and it actually gave better handling in straight or turn and firmer ride. But in this context, it is about fuel saving. So reducing friction is the key and increase of tire pressure helps. When you have a stiffer tire, the wall flexes lesser and reduce heat. The flexes in the tires walls causes heat, and the heat is an energy transfered from friction made by momentum which ultimately is fuel. It may be minuscale but it is there. Underinflated on other hand can cause tire wear prematurely too and is more dangerous than over inflated(not exceed tire limit). By adding 10% more than spec works fine for all my cars with Michelins.
one practical way to save on petrol use not mentioned in this program is to not speed. The slower one drives while cruising the more mileage one gets over the same distance...but ultimately in my opinion the best way to get real saving is to drive less and use bus/MRT more
That's one way of government stealing money from people using Taxes
SG people would illegally fill up RON95 in Malaysia just to save cost lol
Of course!
but you can't pass the custom with 30% tank right?
@@BLU3D4Ysingapore charges taxes at 200% in tax based on fuel tank if your is over 30 % full entering Singapore ! So if your cat cost $ 65 to fill up in Singapore you would be $130 entering singapore if you declare to officer ! But failure to declare would be a higher fine!
Why would it be illegal?
Canadians go to the USA to gas up all the time to save $.!!
Some Americans always go to Mexico to save gas $ too!
How I save on Petrol?
I ditched my car and use my bike/E-bike instead for my regular travel to work.
I only ever use my car now for long journeys or if I need to bring tons of things.
We live just outside a small, very pretty town . But my husband works in a bigger town and needs to drive quite a bit to work. Thankfully his employer allows the scientists to work from home, when they don’t have to be in the lab.
We want to buy a plug in hybrid now ( full electric could be a problem with the snow here, in winter ). But, it’s not easy, to even get one. We could more easily buy a normal hybrid but we think the plug in is the way, to go. So, maybe we will have to be on a waitlist for a few months or longer….
Replacing air filter and correct type of engine oil will also save a significant amount of fuel. Also replacement transmission oil regularly so gear shift will happen at the right engine spped. This was not checked in this experiment. Anyway good job👍
when you drive , you dont care about the fuel prices . otherwise, dont drive. - baller uncle 2022
I use the lowest octane, try to keep the load down in my pickup, and limit myself to one trip to town per week or less. (It’s 34 miles.) It’s come to a choice between staying home most of the time or forgoing my blood pressure and arthritis medications. I’m embarrassed to be using my church’s food pantry and on two occasions, removing food from a dumpster where I’d just seen an employee dump it.
actually most cars can take RON92 fuel. check the owners manual for the minimum fuel grade u need to pump. i've been pumping my 2018 g30 520i with RON92 (owners manual says AKI 89, which is equivalent to RON 92) since day 1. no issues at all. some knocking sounds during engine startup, but it will not affect engine.
best tip to save $$ on fuel is to turn on the start/stop function. engine will cut when you are at red light or stopped for long period of time.
also use eco mode if your car has it. the car will coast and maintain speed for u, and will control your acceleration.
actually almost all luxury car engines are designed around RON 92 because of that's the premium gas in denver colorado.
@@malekzin4788 nah 92 in USA equals 98 anywhere else
Because in usa u dont use RON
Why need to pay such a high petrol tax? Thought govt collected road tax. Sounds ridiculous
JB 97 is rm4.++ per litre , if convert will be sgd1.2-1-3x ?
Guys I have a dilemma everytime i drive because i stay in Hougang so when i go to Marine Parade i always have 2 options , one is by highway (KPE>ECP) and the other is by hougang ave3 >still road. the highway is double the distance of the normal road but has way lesser traffic light(but its 20KM total compared to 8KM), i always wonder which route actually consumes more fuel in the end. …which route would be preferred for lower fuel consumption
Smooth traffic vs congested traffic won't save u 50% petrol in my experience but your distance is more than double. So I will pick the 8KM. My fuel consumption affected by about 25% for traffic heavy drives vs KPE drives so I had the same considerations.
I don't know in Singapore but price goes up quick even with old petrol in the tank of the station but omg so slow the other way meaning that the petrol station makes a nice no increase cost profit !
Tiny island but huge car.. lol
Petrol price went up in Singapore because Singapore has joined the West in sanctioning Russia.
Many countries have Switched to Ethanol mix; E10, E20, E85.
Brazil uses 100% Ethanol.
Another two obvious one Are when at red light put on neutral or switch off engine if very long wait. Another is to go slower !
Wendover Productions already did an extremely comprehensive breakdown of why the cost of gas are the way they are.
Heng SK after GE 2020 IMMEDIATELY Increased Petrol Tax.
Same Thing Tharman did back in 2015 with 20 cents Increase.
61% of Sinkies Never Learn 🤣🤣
Rims 16 inch….front psi 40…..
Transmission oil…change best one.
I also pump 40psi 😂 the FC is better
Solution : Malaysia's Petrol Stations. No Singaporean?
How is the fuel consumption for the Toyota Wish so bad? 200km for a full tank of like 40L ($155)?
LOL yea... wth
To beat the price is easy, walk or use a bicycle.
Too MANY Traffic Lights.
Traffic Lights NOT In Sync.
Idling engine Waste Petrol.
" Land Transport Authority - We Keep Your World"
Yeah Rite
I'm from indonesia and live in one of Jakarta's satellite city, I use motorcycle more often if I'm gonna go somewhere less than 80km radius and alone to save me fuel cost and time of travel
Heng SK after GE 2020 IMMEDIATELY Increased Petrol Tax.
Same Thing Tharman did back in 2015 with 20 cents Increase.
61% of Sinkies Never Learn 🤣🤣
Still vote for hypocrite party.
Tips : not much difference
@Steve how about winding down the window while driving? Does it increase drag and increase fuel consumption?
good question...save on aircon and some fuel but face more resistance? hmm...not sure if it will make much difference.
Only helpful when u city driving. Highway best to wind up the window so that it dont disrupt the aerodynamic.
Yes it will...for sure....
Once there was an experiment, and the conclusion is under around 64 km/h,it saves fuel consumption, while above it, will increase the fuel consumption
$0.8 for RON 93, $1.3 for RON 95 in my country ..... (all per 1 litre) so far ....
Pumping tyres at petrol kiosk.. "I can't believe I am doing this, so hot!".
Don't pump lo
Haha..did he join the army? 😆
Our neighbour, our saviour 😍😍😍😍
Visit JB often
Don't like to support their gov and economy. So racist, unfriendly and corrupt. Even the police there accept bribery and corrupt.
The price increase is beyond the control of consumers. However, what to spend on is.
SGD 0,69 for 1 litre RON 90.
(indonesia)
Just leave the car behind ; the MRT makes more sense
$3.08 FOR 95? ITS $3.31 NOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Heng SK after GE 2020 IMMEDIATELY Increased Petrol Tax.
Same Thing Tharman did back in 2015 with 20 cents Increase.
61% of Sinkies Never Learn 🤣🤣
Obviously we should use ultimate cars in order to save diesel!
Giving up carownership is the best way to beat petrol hike.
Where is that fuel kaki app? I can't find it
Do an average Singaporean drive a lot ? I find it a little strange that soaring rise of gas is a concern for drivers in Singapore.
Well said. But in a long run it does. Esp, pocket a bit tight. Rich then don’t waste time
@@jimw8615 Save even more th-cam.com/video/bfGjIUeZR7g/w-d-xo.html
The goods and services you buy and use require petrol to deliver via trucks and vans
Most Singaporeans don't have cars let alone drive. I wouldn't imagine it's a direct concern, what would matter would be inflation in products requiring petrol to import such as food.
@@sureynix Singapore is only about 500 yards across.
It's the same fuel octane92and95 if you're a noob just add some Toluene from the hardware store to boost the octane rating
Cars should be following manufacturers specifications on Fuel octane ratings
A good way to save your money on petrol is to use Bikes and Scooters instead of car. Generally an average car gives a mileage of 15 Km/L while a bike or scooter gives around 40 - 50 Km/L.
Bike cannot carry more than 2
Agree. Most Japanese s3ldom use their vehicle in going to work. But they rather use a bike and use the public transportation. That is why they save their petrol.
@@gerichoracines6896 Yes
by refueling ron 95 in malaysia.
@Steve what happened to your vintage Mercedes-Benz? Congrats on your new car 👍
That Relic Is POLLUTING The Environment, NO Catalytic Converter.
They Should be Taken Off The Roads, Taxed Heavily or Limit their use with Antique car plate.
Is this a CNA BOT ?
don't worry...my trusty Mercedes is still very much around 😁 She'll be seen soon in future Talking Point episodes!
@@Steven.Chia.Singapore looking forward to it.
If there wasn't an approval to allow the Petrol companies in SG to increase the prices weekly, would the increase actually happen??
Rot Starts at The Top
Heng SK after GE 2020 IMMEDIATELY Increased Petrol Tax.
Same Thing Tharman did back in 2015 with 20 cents Increase.
61% of Sinkies Never Learn 🤣🤣
200km on a full tank? Doesn’t sound right at all.
For a badly maintained COE vehicle w/heavy load thats possible. But 200km a tank is merely wasting $$$
Abt 3km or so per litre of fuel ?? (assuming Wish's fuel tank is 60l)....😵💫 really? Toyota Wish?
@@believe88 that’s not even a COE car.. is a 5 years old parf car leh. My COE 13 years old vios can go up to 500-600km so Yeap
my 6 years old car can go around 11.5km / litre ( shown on the display in the car ) using pertalite ( Ron 90 ).
200km for a full tank is honestly very ridiculous.
I see people all the time sitting in cars with engine on just looking at their phones or sleeping or whatever. People using the AC when it is 70F outside....there are a lot of wasteful people on this planet.
Pls don't come to Malaysia to pump
make use of the vouchers available given to you on the apps
I don't agree about RON95 and 98 mileage test (at 20:43). The theoratical vehicle's mileage is fixed by engine design, it will not change no matter what you pump in. Instead, the car should be hooked up to a dyno and measure engine power output. For a non-turbo engine, there is little difference but the difference is significant for turbo engines (high pressure engines).
Its my neighborhood Esso, the ESSO SENGKANG WESTWAY, I don't think we can save on petrol fee since you are driving a petrol car. So the best way to save cost is driving a EV, we need government and HDB to take aggressive action to install charging point in residence buildings. Government say 5 - 10 years progressively install charging point in every town. No, too late, we can do it in 3 years.
Environmentally speaking,
it's a good news .
Less is more .
Luckily malaysian still enjoy rm2.05 ron95. Not sure for how long
At least our ron 97 is still at 4.72, the lowest price in the region
One way to beat petrol price is to vote wisely in the next elections
I Couldn't have Said it Better
Heng SK after GE 2020 IMMEDIATELY Increased Petrol Tax.
Same Thing Tharman did back in 2015 with 20 cents Increase.
61% of Sinkies Never Learn 🤣🤣
No need to do all these...just by petrol in Johor lol
I need to slow down my driving and not acceralate to much.🤦🏼♀️
Want to save on petrol, buy the smallest size car, or get yourself a motor bike. 🤫
Both Cars Are Very Bad Maintained. RIDICULOUS Poor FC.
Prius should Ave 22-25 km/L; as high as 30km/L.
Take the MRT?
The consumption of petrol depends on different factors. First is the driving style of the driver. If we are usually on a go stop driving style. It will give a higher petrol cost. Remember, most car manufaturer will tell you that if we are driving in a city, the km per liter of petrol is lower compare on a long drive which is higher. Second we have to consider the age of the vehicle. Despite that we are doing a Preventive Maintenance of the vehicle. Still the older vehicle will still consume much petrol compare to the newer car. Because of the new technology that most car manufacturer put on the new car. With regards to 95 and 98 octane, lets define the meaning of octane. An octane rating is simply a measure of how heat resistant a fuel is in order to prevent knocking. In other words, octane doesn't enhance combustion - it prevents the air-fuel mixture inside an engine from igniting before it's supposed to. The higher a fuel's octane, It itl is harder to ignite because it requires greater compression to do so than lower octane fuels. The higher the octane rating, the less likely the petrol is to explode under pressure. And all car manufacturers indicate it on the car's manual and on the petrol tank cover. So please follow what is in the manual.
thats easy all you need to do is to fix a switch to short circuit the fuel guage resistor when you need and go fill up gasoline in Jaybeeco City!
At least, Singapore's salaries have much better spending power than the rest of other ASEAN countries. If you can't cross the congested border checkpoints into JB or Batam to enjoy cheaper food, at least you still have convenience stores within walking distances to buy essential food items or hawker stalls to enjoy your stir-fried dishes.
Who cares about that if petrol so high..and if singaporean have highest salary why need to go to other countries to buy food. Support local product is better meh
At Malaysia I week usd 20-25 one week usd 80-100. Haha
The government tax on petrol is 66 cents per litre. The way to reduce the price is to submit demands that the petrol tax be lowered. This video is beating around the bush instead of pointing out the elephant in the room.
Else how to Pay MOST EXPENSIVE PM On The Planet n $660k/annum to Mayors for Dunno Doing what ?
Heng SK after GE 2020 IMMEDIATELY Increased Petrol Tax.
Same Thing Tharman did back in 2015 with 20 cents Increase.
61% of Sinkies Never Learn 🤣🤣
How to drive cars to the rooftop hahaha
Lift and coast like formula 1 to save fuel.
I drive a 2016 Toyota Prius Hybrid, and I am a Private-Hire Driver too. However, I can achieve up to 1000km per tank. He drives a 2020 or newer car but can only achieve 700km per tank? Driving habits sure make a big difference!
Wow 1000km👏👏
@@MrRazorteeth Yes, it is not difficult to achieve 1000km per tank on a Toyota Prius Hybrid. When I was driving a 2016 Toyota Corolla Altis, I ever achieved >700km on a full tank of fuel.
How slow you drive sir?
@@zoolgarudaaa always above the speed limit, unless there are cameras around.
@@cwkjai in Singapore, there are many traffic lights and pedesatrian. He may need frequent braking than cruising on highway. Maybe this is why he get 700km. Instead
top down speeding on the 405...
Older Cabby loves to step and release on accel throughout the trip, making us carsicks... Does it really save oil??? Its annoying....
That prius rosak la
Take public transport lah.. singapore so good.. in Malaysia you dont drive you cannot go anywhere 😂
do singaporeans press their car boot like how some do in malaysia?
Other countries would be rioting at these prices.. but it's ok we chose this.
Heng SK after GE 2020 IMMEDIATELY Increased Petrol Tax.
Same Thing Tharman did back in 2015 with 20 cents Increase.
61% of Sinkies Never Learn 🤣🤣
Just pump in Johor. Mega savings.
97 only lah, but still cheaper.
All these tips are useless for fuel saving , esp in a small island in Sg. PHV driver is believable. As for Wish, I will leave it to u. Just use a bit of common sense.
aiya, take MRT la
I use cooking oil and body fats to fuel my car. Its gd
Pump at Sinopec at Bukit Timah (just after Coronation Plaza) and you get 23% off the pump price across all payment modes. Plus earn points with their Loyalty Card to redeem free petrol. No other petrol company can beat this.
Car jack with shaking car skill @ JB petrol station will beat this anytime
Your don’t needed 95 or 98 for any cheap day to day cars it doesn’t do anything for your 91 require car 🤦♂️
wtf not filling the tires because it's hot? lol
What happened to that good old mercedez?!
she's on leave!
Over 3$ a liter? I don't think so,maybe 1 galon.
Toyota wish only cover 200km on a full tank??? What is she doing with the car?
Dam, Nobita grew up
Get a hybrid?? Or a tesla , if you can
I never pump full tank because more petrol = more weight = higher fuel consumption.
Car manufacturers design the vehicle even if its on a full tank it will consume the same petrol. What you should be aware is the additional load that you will put on your vehicle. Consider driving your car alone and driving with a full capacity (with passenger). Which will consume more petrol?
@@gerichoracines6896 You need to provide me with more evidence to your claims. I've not seen ANY manufacturer state this.
For the sake of argument, let's say this is true, why wouldn't they do that for the ENTIRE tank of petrol instead of it only happening when it's full?
95 and 97 is just 2 % difference isnt it
take the bus and don't drive. If anything walk. plan your trips.
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Hey! Isnt her husband the famed NDP guy that teared on national TV?!
Side way buy another motorbike. So you can drive bike for small reason & car for longer distance and grocer
steve changed car?!
P Brani losing money coz border open already. no way price will decrease.
One way to save on petrol bill is to modify your car petrol gauge to read more than 3/4 full at a flick of a button, cross the causeway, secretly change car plate number and pump RON95 in Malaysia.
If you do this, you're in way more trouble fine Rm1 million+++ and jail In 1.5 decades.
dafuk, why the govt add on 65cent of fuel tax ? Needless way to extract money from citizens
They hv many high pay civil servants to support. Inclusive of themselves
Why the toyota wish drink so much petrol? Full tank 200km+ only
Wait a min.... 200km full tank ??? Wish is 60 litre tank, to say 200km is like her car is drinking 30 litres / 100km.
i suspect the driver kept the car on with AC on while waiting for the children to come.
change your lifestyle or pay the PRICE
Did i misunderstood something here? 200km for a full tank??
Same question here too. 200km for full tank is crazy...
Take MRT/Bus is more better
Neve fill the tank full always have half tank that will lower the weight of the car and it will not be as heavy for the engine to run the car
What if ur car is at Jb...pump 1/2 tank then drive in Singapore...just kidding 😆
Take public transport