You completely missed the most important hack which is “Never Idle an engine longer than 30 seconds” idling uses way more gas than restarting the engine.
TIMESTAMPS - Why is gas so expensive? 0:54 - Don’t put the pedal to the metal 2:20 - Use cruise control on the highway 3:18 - Undergo servicing on time 4:04 - Turn off the air conditioning 4:58 - Make your route logistically efficient 5:47 - Don’t drive when it rains 6:34 - Monitor your tire pressure 7:24 - Remove unnecessary weight 8:04 - Keep an eye on gas prices 8:35 - Always stay alert on the road 9:11
10. Don’t “put the pedal to the metal” 9. Use cruise control on the highway 8. Do servicing on time 7. Turn off the AC 6. Make your route efficient 5. Don’t drive when it rains (lol?) 4. Monitor tire pressure 3. Remove unnecessary weight 2. Watch gas prices 1. Stay alert on the road Thought there would be more useful things smh
As for the cruise control. When I'm using cruise control my car most often revs up when going up hill (gas guzzling right?). I so if you monitor your constant speed without reving on hills this has to save more right? 9 would contradict 10 in this sense.
@@trillyungwavy-gamingchanne6608 Turning off ac saves gas if you are doing it to avoid having to avoid opening a window. When traveling on the highway, having your window open creates aerodynamic drag and consumes more fuel than turning on the ac while the windows are closed. But if its not too hot, having your windows closed AND not using the ac will save the most fuel.
Here’s a hack, watch this video at twice the speed (you can change the playback speed in your video settings) save yourself a lot of time as these videos are slow paced as if they think we are 6 year olds.
Patrick H trust me, there is a huuuuge difference between the two. Dry heat has it where parking in the shade actually does cool off your vehicle. Doing that in humidity almost makes zero difference at least that you yourself can feel.
You forgot 1 very important thing. When driving at highway speeds, always keep the windows shut. This reduces drag by a large margin and of course it goes hand in hand with fuel efficiency
"Turn off the A.C." Florida: "allow me to introduce myself' "Park your car in the shade" Birds: "I like ya cut g" "Don't drive in the rain" Bills: "why are you running? Why are you running?!
"My girlfriend isn’t going to happy." If you call her "unnecessary" AND "weight" I have a premonition that this "unhappiness" may be more contagious than the Delta Variant.
Here are 5 facts about this video: 1) Stretching something out just for the sake of it, without any worthy materials is a very poor editing choice. This video could have easily been under 5 minutes. 2) The tips mentioned here don't deserve to be called hacks. Please check the definition of that word. Giving useless, common sense tips, which every driver already knows doesn't qualify to be called 'hacks'. 3) Turning off the AC doesn't save 15% of fuel, but far less than that in modern day cars. Moreover, cooling a car isn't a luxury, but a necessity. A hot car will most certainly have a tired and fatigued driver, which is a big safety issue. Hence we either drive with the windows down, or with the AC turned on. Either ways we'll burn a little extra fuel. 4) Unless you're driving on standing water, with a depth of more than 2 or 3 mm, the drag caused by the fluid displacement will result in a very negligible amount of extra fuel burn. Drag caused by normal rainfall, is therefore negligible in terms of affecting fuel efficiency, as most public roads disperse the rainwater fairly well. Moreover, unless we are going on a joy ride, we can't really choose the time we drive out, can we? 5) Don't make a video just for the sake of it.
Number 7 is incorrect. It is more energy efficient to drive with the air conditioner on at speeds over 35 mph than to drive with the windows open. At that speed, the additional wind resistance puts a higher burden on the engine than the condenser.
Mythbusters agreed with what he said as far as i can tell. Driving down the freeway in a parachute is less efficient than making the engine turn a compressor.
depends on the vehicle, bigger vehicles can cause a lot of drag, but with my small four cylinder Aveo, you have to be driving about 70 before the air conditioner is more efficient
Actually, driving 70 mph in a 50 mph zone IS the cause of most accidents. Trucks and other drive at or below the speed limit without accidents. Otherwise, prove your point with data. Thanks.
@@Rhaman68 Speed is NOT the cause of most accidents. Speed is falsely attributed to many accidents when other factors such as distraction, fatigue, poor road design are responsible. Also, "speed" is blamed for the accident in many instances when the vehicle was not even breaking the limit at the time. As for 50 in a 70 causing accidents, it happens many times when the difference in speed between vehicles causes bunching of vehicles or sudden braking.
Actually, driving in town with the air conditioning on does use more gas. But driving at highway speeds with the air off and windows open causes the air coming into your car to be trapped by the rear window and the engine has to work harder. Driving at highway speeds with windows closed and air on makes the car more aerodynamic and helps it to use a little less gas. In my car driving at highway speeds with the air on only makes a difference of 1 mile per gallon. Not a big deal breaker.
Ryan Andrus you could also survive a week with no A/c...but would you really want to deal with that? I didnt say anything about surviving, I just was making a point.
JL69 _ Then you have to have it on there's no way of saving the fuel. I'm lucky in that I'm Irish. Outside of summer there's very little use for cooling. More likely to use it to warm the car up!
number 7 IS INCORRECT. it is more energy efficient to drive with the air conditioner on at speeds over 35 mph than to drive with the windows open. At that speed, the additional wind resistance puts a higher burdan on the engine than the condenser.
I think the video was saying to drive just without the AC. I don’t think it said anything about driving with windows down. The only thing he said with the windows down was to park your car in the shade with the windows open a bit, to let out the hot air. But you are correct though☺️
Running the A/C: My mechanic says that cars have become much more efficient in the past few decades. If you are on the highway, you engine has enough power that it doesn't cost much, if at all, to run your air conditioner's motor. In the city is a different story, where your engine has to 'rev' up to have enough power to run the a/c. But on the highway, it really doesn't cost you any gas mileage to speak of.
Alan Jezusko - you are absolutely right.......maybe 35-40 years ago the stress of an a/c compresser on an engine was about a 2-3mpg difference......since then the technology has managed to keep up with the modern engines diagnostics to the point that you cannot even feel the difference in the running of a cars engine when the a/c is turned on.
It doesn't cost much more on newer cars to run your a/c, but once you hit 40mph with all your windows down that causes drag and that in turn causes your engine to spend more gas fighting that drag.
I agree that they have become more efficient, but don't kid yourself, AC still uses gas. Together with other gas saving tips it can still save you money, not using it when you don't have to. ;)
I actually use cruise control almost every time, it may not be the best idea but seeing the difference that me pressing the accelerator vs the car accelerating as it knows when it comes to consumption, I love it 🤣🤣
One most efficient trick in smooth traffic is keeping double the breaking distance, so that u can stop acceleration and control your speed with out breaking. (Less breaking more fuel efficient)
Turning off AC somewhere hot should be considered a significant hazard, so hardly something to recommend. I suppose I could switch off the AC since I live in Sweden, but I actually don't notice a measurable difference with/without, probably since the air in isn't all that hot to begin with.
Elizabeth harris I live in mesquite, i don’t use AC in my house or car, just shut the blinds when you’re not in the house and during peak sun hours to stop the house from heating
You are so right! Driving 10 mph below the speed of traffic is extremely dangerous, since other cars and trucks will be constantly changing lanes near your car. Also, at highway speeds, driving with the windows open causes so much turbulence and drag that running the air conditioning uses far less fuel.
5:00 Turn off the Air conditioning ❄️? In Florida, if you keep your air conditioning off for the entire day, trust and believe your funeral ⚰️ would be on the next Saturday 😂😂
Number 1 tip is especially useful for drivers of manual vehicles. Using engine braking to slow down gradually for traffic lights does not use any fuel (ECU cut off), and will also save on brake pads.
Additional hack to save gas: Press your foot down on the accelerator and the brake like you have an egg between your foot and the pedal. If you "stomp" on either ("put your foot to the floor") the egg will break - you are going to get worse gas mileage. You should push you foot down slowly on the accelerator, but firmly and steadily - you will not break the egg and your engine will receive enough gas to perform at peak efficiency. The same with the brake pedal. If you have to stomp on the break for a stop that you know you have to do - breaking the egg - you have wasted gas getting up to, and maintaining speed, for longer than you needed to. Ease up on the gas pedal earlier and let the inertia you've already built up (it's free!!) take you to the point where you need to apply the brake. Apply it earlier as you begin to slow, and with gradual increase of force rather than performing a stop that tests your seat belts. Believe me, this works. I have a 94 Camaro with a V8 so I have to save gas any time I can. That way I can "light it up" when I really feel like it....
I just bought a new car and because I'm a nerd just literally sat and read the manual. I expecially love the entire chapter on how to wear a seat belt.
In today's vehicles, running the AC has a negligible effect versus how it used to be. These days you might lose 1 MPG by using the AC versus the 10%-15% fuel economy loss you may have had back in the day. And running the AC at highway speeds (above about 45-55 mph) is more efficient than using the windows. Less drag. One thing about using apps to find cheap gas. In many cases, unless the savings are significant, or you're buying a lot of gas (like a truck, that could take 30-40 gallons) generally you end up wasting whatever money you'd be saving, by driving across town to save 5-10 cents per gallon. If there is a more significant difference maybe it would make sense, but try to time it so you're not making a special trip to the other side of town just to get gas either.
Who busted that myth? From personal experience, in real world testing a few times on road trips so it’s all on highway. At 75mph with a/c on and windows up my car gets 28mpg. At 75 mph with a/c off and windows down my car gets 34 mpg.
This video is some bs. Speeding is not hazardous to safety. Driving consistently with the flow of traffic is what's safest. People who insist on driving 55 when the flow is going 70 are actually much more hazardous on the road. There are tons of reports and evidence showing how most people drive 70 whether the limit is 55 or 85. Video fail.
This isn't true, it's based on research on 2 lane country roads. Based in research on freeways, slower is basically always safer. It's thought that because people slow at intersections, even on country roads it's safer to drive slower.
@@joa8593 Nope, wrong! Slower is definitely NOT always safer! Doing 20 under the speed limit causes exactly as many accidents as doing 20 over! Merging onto a highway with not enough speed is one of the most dangerous things you can do. Still, I see it happen lots of times. Mishael53 is absolutely right when he says that it's best to go with the flow. As long as that flow is reasonable, of course. It is speed DIFFERENCE that is dangerous! Higher as well as lower!
@@kennethhymering677 Nope, that's old research that says average is best. Even research saying faster causes slightly fewer accidents had much, much higher fatality rates at higher speeds so they still concluded slow is safer. DoT is getting rid of the 85% rule and instead requiring much lower speed limits soon because slow is safer even when people break it and you have a mix of fast and slow. Besides, trucks are stuck at 55 MPH so you always have a difference in speed at anything over that.
@@joa8593 You misunderstand what I said. Of course it is better if we all have the same speed. And by the way, here in Canada, trucks can do the same speed as cars. So there is no speed difference! You are talking about lower speed limits, that is something entirely different. I was saying that when the speed limit is 55 on a highway, the guy doing 75 is no more dangerous as the guy doing 35! Actually, I would argue that the guy doing 35 is actually MORE dangerous, because nobody expects that! A truck coming up on the rear of somebody like that, doing 55..... I don't even want to consider the effects of that, do you?
Every time you brake, you waste gas, by wasting the momentum already produced . You can brake less by coasting more, like to the next red light, or to your next stop. just use your momentum and brake softly when at the end of your travel..
driving with air condition off dose NOT save gas on freeway as windows down creates drag .driving with air condition ON while on freeway will SAVE you GAS .
I do most all these and a few more and have been using tricks like these for years to save gas and brakes.they do work or i wouldnt do them and will always do them 90% of the time.Some people think it's crazy or don't care know days just look around you on the highway and you can tell but doing these things do help save gas and brakes,specially with a standard transmission.like for example my '15 honda civic ex manual coupe, 2,805lbs,1.8L-16v sohc,13.2 gal gas tank,4.30 gear mpg is 28 city/36 highway,when I've drove it on 87 or 93 octane,the most I've pulled out of it is 41.0 mpg city,47.0 mpg highway.according to where I'm driving and that's East Tennessee and yes I could prove by recording it when I drive.brakes,I barely use them at all cause I start slowing down for stop signs and red lights way before by just letting off the gas and shifting down and same with cars in front of me ,you have to anticipate what people are going to do or what is going to happen it's really not hard and helps save brakes,gas and accidents.
Sounds like you know what you're doing, just a friendly advice. Do touch your brakes when you slow down, so that your brake lights will warn the people behind you. ;)
Okay, problem with the way you talked about air conditioning. It uses a lot of fuel not because it puts a heavy electric load on the alternator and then thus the engine, but because its compressor/condenser is mechanically driven itself! When you turn it on that engages a clutch that locks the compressor's drive shaft to the pulley over it that's being spun by the engine. So it puts an extra direct mechanical load on the engine.
Or to make your life more fun trying to beat your precious mpg record. I find that much more exciting (and cost effective) than beating the navigation by one minute
10. don't push the brake hardly and constantly 9. use cruise control on the highway 8. undergo servicing on time 7. turn off the AC 6. make you route logistically efficient 5. don't drive when it rains 4. get the highest pressure possible in your tires 3. remove unnecessary weight 2. keep an eye on gas prices 1. always stay alert on the road
Modern A/C systems don't use much fuel if the outside temperature is low. The A/C compressor is only driven when cooling is needed. One benefit of running the A/C: It circulates the fluid in the system, preventing seals to dry out, and in turn prevents A/C fluid to leak out. If you select to turn A/C off, it is necessary to turn it on briefly ( 1 - 2 minutes each month) to lubricate the seals. I never turn it off on my car, and my previous car never needed to refill the A/C fluid in the 15 years I owned it.
*Time Stamps:* 1. Don't put the pedal to the metal (2:23) 2. Use Cruise Control on the highway (3:21) 3. Undergo servicing on time (4:06) 4. Turn off the air conditioner (5:00) 5. Make your route logistically efficient (5:48) 6. Don't drive when it rains (6:37) 7. Monitor your tire pressure (7:27) 8. Remove unnecessary weight (8:07) 9. Keep an eye on gas prices (8:38) 10. Always stay alert on the road - not hitting brakes abruptly (9:12)
The cruise control is not correct. Maintaing constant pedal position will save you gas. You will go slower uphill and faster downhill compared to cruise control.
When using cruise control in a modern vehicle if you're going uphill it's going to give it more throttle to maintain speed it's set it when going downhill it will let off the throttle same as.
Better gas mileage tips 1. Fuel in the mornings Gas is mostly a liquid but sometimes a vapor. Fueling in the morning allows the gas to cool down since it is just being held underground the pumps. More liquid, more fuel. 2. Lightly hold the pump when pumping Using full pressure allows more gas vapors to enter your tank. Applying light pressure forces more gas liquid instead of vapor in your tank. Fill with liquid instead of vapor.
As for using Air Con, what about safety? I would rather use air con to 1) keep myself awake 2) keep windows and windscreen demystified especially during cold weathers.
At night look for cars, not lights. People do not drive with headlights on at all times. Do not drive in peoples blind spots. Accelerate slowly and try not to apply brakes. That saves fuel too. Manual transmissions can help keep people safe but it doesn't mean you should go out and buy one to be a little safer. Use turn signals even when nobody is around. Learn to predict peoples actions, I cannot teach you how to do this, you need to learn it on your own. You'll eventually learn to predict when someone is going to pull out in front of you or if they're going to yield properly. Maintain your vehicle and check it's fluids and brakes often. Just because your car's brakes work at the beginning of your trip does not mean they'll still be working at the end of it. That Maintenance goes for all parts of the car, wipers should be new, tires, suspension components. Brakes don't help if your car's wheels are not pointed down the road or if the wheel falls of or a tire explodes. Drive with traffic in cities, you wont save time by going faster, it's only going to use more fuel and make you less safe. Most of these people's videos are not very accurate and i basically just gave you all the pointers you'll need.
Have right of way? Doesn't matter, if other person doesn't seem like they're slowing down, YOU SHOULD WAIT FOR THEM! Lights turned green? Doesn't matter, if the other person doesn't seem like they're slowing down, YOU SHOULD WAIT FOR THEM! Other car indicating that they're turning? Doesn't matter, if the other person doesn't seem like they're slowing down, YOU SHOULD WAIT FOR THEM! Most of the people who are right are dead.
if they have autohold you don't need to bother with that as when you fully stop the car automatically goes into park and then back into drive when you press the accelerator
Air conditioning is important when its really hot and sunny, as heat makes one drowsy (or at least me anyway). Not driving the rain here in the UK means you'll end up hardly ever driving at all. The whole point of the car is to drive in the rain, and use nice days to walk or cycle...
This video's sooo stretched out it's unwatchable. The intro was legit 2+ minutes long and the transitions between each point are literally 10 or so seconds long. What is going on ...
If you have car that keeps track of active mpg. You'll notice that the difference between accelerating slow or fast isn't much different but the amount of time it takes to accelerate is very different. Also you can run the ac just turn off the compressor when taking off until you reach the speed limit, most cars will automatically switch off the compressor at open throttle which doesn't necessarily mean foot on floor, but more like take off conditions
55??? Really??? People get run over when they go that slow. Cruise control??? Only works on open freeways no traffic. Not happening in most places. Lol
I've used cruise control so often and for so long I've taught myself tips and tricks on how to use it safely even in moderate traffic. It's almost like using your hand rather than your foot to accelerate and decelerate. My parents started me using cruise control in the early 1960s.
In many modern cars the cruise control breaks the car if the car in front is driving slower then you have put it on. So if you have it on 70 mph but the car in front of you is doing 60 mph the car will adapt and do 60 as well and keep a certain distance. It's great when driving in rush hour or in the city.
Low acceleration, 75km/hr speed, unload car, dnt drive in rain, use less AC, max ur tire pressure, dnt brake frequent, stay alert on d road, service regularly ( oil change, filter cleaning, plugs cleaning) keep fule minimum of 40% always (not lesser than that)
The A/C is actually more efficient at highway speeds than having the windows down. Also, yeah, like I'm turning my A/C off when it's 95 F, 100% humidity.
No you don't trust me, i live in Stuttgart and if you think American drivers are bad then you obviously have never drove in Germany. For a nation that practically invented the engine and cars we have the stupidest drivers in the world.
1) Air conditioning is the active safety feature. Just the good comfort while driving is one of the active safety features. Active safety feature is the feature that prevents the car accidents. Also modern cars have inverter driven AC and the heat recuperation, which will hold the stable temperature (21-22°C is the best) and save the fuel and money by not overcooling. 2) Using too low RPM, specially with common rail or any other direct injection engines causes the carbonization of valves. Maybe you will safe some fuel, but not for too long. The vents will stop sealing precisely, engine will loose its power because of that. The best option is to keep engine near the maximum torque RPM. Also, it is necessary to sometimes keep engine with particulate filter at high power output when the system decides to automatically clean it by burning the particles. 3) Where is the advice to brake by engine instead of the wheel brakes when possible? Saving the brakes is one of the most important things. Using lower gears to keep engine at high RPM for good engine braking power is much more ecologic and economing than using wheel brakes. 4) Tire pressure: Just the note - the good tire pressure is totally useless when the car has bad tires geometry and the tires are not balanced. It is good to visit the service for balance the tires and adjust the geometry to get the best of them. It is mandatory in the EU that all new cars have tire pressure monitoring.
#10 is half correct. Yes you do want to accelerate as smoothly as possible (holding throttle as constant as possible), though using light throttle is not the most efficient way to accelerate. Internal combustion engines typically achieve their best brake specific fuel consumption at between 50% and 75% throttle and between 25% to 50% of redline rpm. If you can spend less time accelerating, and more time coasting, that will usually give you better efficiency. #9 is half correct. Cruise control is only more fuel-efficient on highways if the road is relatively flat; otherwise, the cruise control system will use extra fuel to climb hills and then waste that energy by closing the throttle completely when going downhill. It is a lot more fuel efficient to let your car lose a few mph going up a hill, and then let gravity pull you down the hill while either in neutral, or in the highest gear with very light throttle just to keep the valves from restricting air flow through the engine. #7 is correct, but not realistic. Driving with windows down is more fuel-efficient than driving with A/C on, at pretty much any legal speed, except for maybe trucks and SUVs. If you need to use A/C, it is most efficient to crank the temperature as low as possible, turn on air recirculation, aim the vents directly at your head, and set the blower fan as slow as you comfortably can. The blower fan uses a lot more power at high speeds than the A/C compressor. #5 is half-correct. The presence of rain gives you a valid excuse to travel significantly slower than the speed limit on highways, so you can cut down on aerodynamic drag big time.
Hey there, how much do YOU spend on gas?
BRIGHT SIDE should be called 10 ways you got clickbaited ?
BRIGHT SIDE believe me my brathar, quite a lot!!
You completely missed the most important hack which is “Never Idle an engine longer than 30 seconds” idling uses way more gas than restarting the engine.
Mark Gonzalez my brathar habibi remember I never miss anything
I spend Tesla on gas
TIMESTAMPS
- Why is gas so expensive? 0:54
- Don’t put the pedal to the metal 2:20
- Use cruise control on the highway 3:18
- Undergo servicing on time 4:04
- Turn off the air conditioning 4:58
- Make your route logistically efficient 5:47
- Don’t drive when it rains 6:34
- Monitor your tire pressure 7:24
- Remove unnecessary weight 8:04
- Keep an eye on gas prices 8:35
- Always stay alert on the road 9:11
I am the only one who liked it 😁
"Don't drive in the rain"
Got it, anytime it rains, I won't go into work.
Beas7ie lol
Beas7ie I was waiting for the next "tip" to be "just don't drive, walk. It's good for you."
I’ll tell my boss that I can’t come to work on a rainy day because this video told me to. I’m sure that will go over well.
@Beas7ie........LOL!!!
I'm with u here !!
10. Don’t “put the pedal to the metal”
9. Use cruise control on the highway
8. Do servicing on time
7. Turn off the AC
6. Make your route efficient
5. Don’t drive when it rains (lol?)
4. Monitor tire pressure
3. Remove unnecessary weight
2. Watch gas prices
1. Stay alert on the road
Thought there would be more useful things smh
As for the cruise control. When I'm using cruise control my car most often revs up when going up hill (gas guzzling right?). I so if you monitor your constant speed without reving on hills this has to save more right? 9 would contradict 10 in this sense.
Turning off AC to save gas is not true
Let the car coast when going downhill.
Turning off A/C is awful if you’re living in a Mediterranean city (which is the truth for me :/)
@@trillyungwavy-gamingchanne6608 Turning off ac saves gas if you are doing it to avoid having to avoid opening a window. When traveling on the highway, having your window open creates aerodynamic drag and consumes more fuel than turning on the ac while the windows are closed.
But if its not too hot, having your windows closed AND not using the ac will save the most fuel.
Here’s a hack, watch this video at twice the speed (you can change the playback speed in your video settings) save yourself a lot of time as these videos are slow paced as if they think we are 6 year olds.
PrivateAttorney they just wanted to get that extra $😂that’s why it’s so slow
It's to train the city dwelling libturds on how to driving efficiently
Thanx man!
or they could also be thinking that we are 96.
Casperian already had it On was still slow
5:00 "Turn off the air conditioning"
You never been to Texas.
Dave Shaffer Or Disneyland State.
M Detlef ??
I live in Houston and I always roll my windows down. I never use the AC. It feels better for me
Turn on the ventilated seats instead.
Aircon is more important in Southeast Asia than in Siberia.
Turning off the AC in Florida isn’t an option unless you are trying to die
😁😁😂😂😂
Like wise in Az We need A.C. ALWAYS SO THIS A FAILED OPTION
Patrick H trust me, there is a huuuuge difference between the two. Dry heat has it where parking in the shade actually does cool off your vehicle. Doing that in humidity almost makes zero difference at least that you yourself can feel.
Texas either
Save on gas spend more on deodorant
Video actually starts at 2:20 your welcome
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Saw it almost too late but thanks. They love opening their mouths for hours.
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I noticed that too.
I wish I'd read your comment first.
You forgot 1 very important thing. When driving at highway speeds, always keep the windows shut. This reduces drag by a large margin and of course it goes hand in hand with fuel efficiency
"Turn off the A.C."
Florida: "allow me to introduce myself'
"Park your car in the shade"
Birds: "I like ya cut g"
"Don't drive in the rain"
Bills: "why are you running? Why are you running?!
Florida? Are you sure you don’t just live in
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St Lucie county
@@lastfirst5863 fr 💀
They even showed this in my driving school class and I was just thinking “how don’t people know all of this?”
“Don’t drive when it rains” say that to my job
😂
Ok
“Remove unnecessary weight”
My girlfriend isn’t going to happy.
"My girlfriend isn’t going to happy." If you call her "unnecessary" AND "weight" I have a premonition that this "unhappiness" may be more contagious than the Delta Variant.
I very much think that person was making a joke.
Here are 5 facts about this video:
1) Stretching something out just for the sake of it, without any worthy materials is a very poor editing choice. This video could have easily been under 5 minutes.
2) The tips mentioned here don't deserve to be called hacks. Please check the definition of that word. Giving useless, common sense tips, which every driver already knows doesn't qualify to be called 'hacks'.
3) Turning off the AC doesn't save 15% of fuel, but far less than that in modern day cars. Moreover, cooling a car isn't a luxury, but a necessity. A hot car will most certainly have a tired and fatigued driver, which is a big safety issue. Hence we either drive with the windows down, or with the AC turned on. Either ways we'll burn a little extra fuel.
4) Unless you're driving on standing water, with a depth of more than 2 or 3 mm, the drag caused by the fluid displacement will result in a very negligible amount of extra fuel burn. Drag caused by normal rainfall, is therefore negligible in terms of affecting fuel efficiency, as most public roads disperse the rainwater fairly well. Moreover, unless we are going on a joy ride, we can't really choose the time we drive out, can we?
5) Don't make a video just for the sake of it.
Number 7 is incorrect. It is more energy efficient to drive with the air conditioner on at speeds over 35 mph than to drive with the windows open. At that speed, the additional wind resistance puts a higher burden on the engine than the condenser.
jalopysandwich mythbusters debunked what you said
Mythbusters agreed with what he said as far as i can tell. Driving down the freeway in a parachute is less efficient than making the engine turn a compressor.
depends on the vehicle, bigger vehicles can cause a lot of drag, but with my small four cylinder Aveo, you have to be driving about 70 before the air conditioner is more efficient
I'm almost certain mythbusters said 45 mph was the magic number.
Come to Arizona in July and tell me you are going to drive with your windows down just to save a couple of bucks in gasoline.
Driving 50 in a 70? Come on! That causes accidents.
And road rage.
🤣🤣
Actually, driving 70 mph in a 50 mph zone IS the cause of most accidents. Trucks and other drive at or below the speed limit without accidents. Otherwise, prove your point with data. Thanks.
@@Rhaman68 Speed is NOT the cause of most accidents. Speed is falsely attributed to many accidents when other factors such as distraction, fatigue, poor road design are responsible. Also, "speed" is blamed for the accident in many instances when the vehicle was not even breaking the limit at the time.
As for 50 in a 70 causing accidents, it happens many times when the difference in speed between vehicles causes bunching of vehicles or sudden braking.
You can also get a ticket for going too slow
Don't drive in the rain? Like most of us have a choice? 🤷♂️
Actually, driving in town with the air conditioning on does use more gas. But driving at highway speeds with the air off and windows open causes the air coming into your car to be trapped by the rear window and the engine has to work harder. Driving at highway speeds with windows closed and air on makes the car more aerodynamic and helps it to use a little less gas. In my car driving at highway speeds with the air on only makes a difference of 1 mile per gallon. Not a big deal breaker.
Speeding generally does not help, but if you are driving for eight to ten hours like i do all the time, even 5 mph adds up fast.
If you drive in a congested and tedious city like NYC, speeding will really have its advantages.
At least you all know how to do it up there, some one pulls in front of you they actually accelerate!
I agree with you sir. I always driving pretty fast if going to another town, it saves over an hour time
Rheza Andrianta ...yeee... time is infinite but thousand times more ekpance than fuel... most of time.
Rheza Andrianta i always do the speed limit.
No AC? Sorry I live in AZ
Ambidextr0us 😂😂 lol same
Ambidextr0us I was just thinking the same thing.
West Texas here. Same thing.
Arizona with 120°F+ in the summer 😂
Florida here, we have a year round 80/80 average. 80degrees 80% humidity. Feels like 110 with your head out the window.
You can't tell someone in Arizona to drive without the A/C...ESPECIALLY during the summer. That's like telling someone go a week with out eating
Well no...you can survive a week without eating.
Ryan Andrus you could also survive a week with no A/c...but would you really want to deal with that? I didnt say anything about surviving, I just was making a point.
He means turn it off when practical.
dsmythy - True..but there is no practical time during the summer in AZ to not have the A/C on while driving 😃
JL69 _ Then you have to have it on there's no way of saving the fuel. I'm lucky in that I'm Irish. Outside of summer there's very little use for cooling. More likely to use it to warm the car up!
So everybody on the planet should stay home from work when it rains
Well, how about when it snows????? If your a beautyfull woman, do not drive Nacked! It makes the truck drivers go insane!
Sounds good
Lol
Didn't u oay attention? 🤦♂️
I'm here from 2 years in the future and don't worry most people are staying home now.
number 7 IS INCORRECT. it is more energy efficient to drive with the air conditioner on at speeds over 35 mph than to drive with the windows open. At that speed, the additional wind resistance puts a higher burdan on the engine than the condenser.
I think the video was saying to drive just without the AC. I don’t think it said anything about driving with windows down. The only thing he said with the windows down was to park your car in the shade with the windows open a bit, to let out the hot air. But you are correct though☺️
Thank God someone said it
Not according to Mythbusters
Totally agreed. 100% correct
17 years driving a convertible, no top, no windows, no issues.
I’m sorry but living in the Caribbean I must have AC because I believe God does be cooking us down here😂
lol
In India too.
Same in South 🇿🇦
Running the A/C: My mechanic says that cars have become much more efficient in the past few decades. If you are on the highway, you engine has enough power that it doesn't cost much, if at all, to run your air conditioner's motor. In the city is a different story, where your engine has to 'rev' up to have enough power to run the a/c. But on the highway, it really doesn't cost you any gas mileage to speak of.
Alan Jezusko - you are absolutely right.......maybe 35-40 years ago the stress of an a/c compresser on an engine was about a 2-3mpg difference......since then the technology has managed to keep up with the modern engines diagnostics to the point that you cannot even feel the difference in the running of a cars engine when the a/c is turned on.
Alan Jezusko
Not to mention your cutting down on wind resistance when your windows are up on the highway. It actually helps to use AC in my truck.
It doesn't cost much more on newer cars to run your a/c, but once you hit 40mph with all your windows down that causes drag and that in turn causes your engine to spend more gas fighting that drag.
I agree that they have become more efficient, but don't kid yourself, AC still uses gas. Together with other gas saving tips it can still save you money, not using it when you don't have to. ;)
I actually use cruise control almost every time, it may not be the best idea but seeing the difference that me pressing the accelerator vs the car accelerating as it knows when it comes to consumption, I love it 🤣🤣
LOL, I use the cruise control once I reach the speed limit. This seems to make a nice parade behind me. PS: I am 75 and learned a few things.
I swear I'll beat up the guy who does the narration if we ever meet in person.
One most efficient trick in smooth traffic is keeping double the breaking distance, so that u can stop acceleration and control your speed with out breaking. (Less breaking more fuel efficient)
Yep, except somebody will always cut in in front of you :)
No A.C. are you nuts I live in Florida you would die with no a.c.
Right on, 33snook- A/C is a state requirement here in the great land of mosquitos and humidity......oh, and dont forget sink holes !!!!!!
I agree!
Turning off AC somewhere hot should be considered a significant hazard, so hardly something to recommend. I suppose I could switch off the AC since I live in Sweden, but I actually don't notice a measurable difference with/without, probably since the air in isn't all that hot to begin with.
I live in Las Vegas where A/C is mandatory if you want to survive 😂🤷🏾♀️💁🏾♀️
Elizabeth harris I live in mesquite, i don’t use AC in my house or car, just shut the blinds when you’re not in the house and during peak sun hours to stop the house from heating
Everything was good until you said 55 on freeway, no way buddy. Slow drivers clogs freeways since everyone has to drive around them..
You are so right! Driving 10 mph below the speed of traffic is extremely dangerous, since other cars and trucks will be constantly changing lanes near your car. Also, at highway speeds, driving with the windows open causes so much turbulence and drag that running the air conditioning uses far less fuel.
You go can 70 or 75 and get good gas mileage
PATRIOT7ME how?
U should drive with the flow of traffic
Driving 55 if the best way to get good fuel efficiency, that's what you came to this video for right?
Credit 750 ... just got a 2015 honda in the quickness... thank you!!! Going to save alot of money
You could also make a shorter video and not drag it so long and save people some times ! Time is money too ! 💁🏻♂️
yeah, 2 and a half minutes before the list starts. I have better things to do with my life.
5:00 Turn off the Air conditioning ❄️?
In Florida, if you keep your air conditioning off for the entire day, trust and believe your funeral ⚰️ would be on the next Saturday 😂😂
Why is the speedometer that shows every time a new fact is about to happen, acting like an RPM gauge??
Gschaib your comment has not gotten enough attention as it should
Because the person who made this video has no idea how cars work
Lol
What? Rephrase please.
Bugged me so much
"Don't drive in the Rain"
Ok cool I'll tell my boss to watch this TH-cam video to back up my claim. I'm sure nothing will happen to me.
Eddie Lopez
I guess you are having another job waiting for you
I can’t believe I paid $2.94 a gallon in 2020. Now it’s $6.50
I think something a lot of people don't think about is maintaining your speed when going uphill. Slowing down makes it hard for your car to catch up.
Yeah take it from the wise guy who put km/h instead of rpms in his animation
Yeah, pretty knowledgeable about cars. Listen to him.
Collin Kisor I was just thinking that
its a speedometer
It's not. It's a tachometer but it has km/h markings.
I was just looking for this comment
Number 1 tip is especially useful for drivers of manual vehicles. Using engine braking to slow down gradually for traffic lights does not use any fuel (ECU cut off), and will also save on brake pads.
Additional hack to save gas: Press your foot down on the accelerator and the brake like you have an egg between your foot and the pedal. If you "stomp" on either ("put your foot to the floor") the egg will break - you are going to get worse gas mileage.
You should push you foot down slowly on the accelerator, but firmly and steadily - you will not break the egg and your engine will receive enough gas to perform at peak efficiency.
The same with the brake pedal. If you have to stomp on the break for a stop that you know you have to do - breaking the egg - you have wasted gas getting up to, and maintaining speed, for longer than you needed to. Ease up on the gas pedal earlier and let the inertia you've already built up (it's free!!) take you to the point where you need to apply the brake. Apply it earlier as you begin to slow, and with gradual increase of force rather than performing a stop that tests your seat belts.
Believe me, this works. I have a 94 Camaro with a V8 so I have to save gas any time I can. That way I can "light it up" when I really feel like it....
I just bought a new car and because I'm a nerd just literally sat and read the manual. I expecially love the entire chapter on how to wear a seat belt.
In today's vehicles, running the AC has a negligible effect versus how it used to be. These days you might lose 1 MPG by using the AC versus the 10%-15% fuel economy loss you may have had back in the day. And running the AC at highway speeds (above about 45-55 mph) is more efficient than using the windows. Less drag.
One thing about using apps to find cheap gas. In many cases, unless the savings are significant, or you're buying a lot of gas (like a truck, that could take 30-40 gallons) generally you end up wasting whatever money you'd be saving, by driving across town to save 5-10 cents per gallon. If there is a more significant difference maybe it would make sense, but try to time it so you're not making a special trip to the other side of town just to get gas either.
No AC? Clearly, you have never been to south Georgia in the summer. And the AC-no AC myth has been busted.
Agreed !
Who busted that myth? From personal experience, in real world testing a few times on road trips so it’s all on highway. At 75mph with a/c on and windows up my car gets 28mpg. At 75 mph with a/c off and windows down my car gets 34 mpg.
swamp rat the air conditioner uses more gas because its another thing it has to turn useing the belt system
bend over not to mention it’s a high resistance belt driven accessory. Much more demanding than something like alternator and power steering
Clearly you havent been through florida,especially in the summertime !!!!
This video is some bs. Speeding is not hazardous to safety. Driving consistently with the flow of traffic is what's safest. People who insist on driving 55 when the flow is going 70 are actually much more hazardous on the road. There are tons of reports and evidence showing how most people drive 70 whether the limit is 55 or 85. Video fail.
This isn't true, it's based on research on 2 lane country roads. Based in research on freeways, slower is basically always safer.
It's thought that because people slow at intersections, even on country roads it's safer to drive slower.
@@joa8593 Nope, wrong! Slower is definitely NOT always safer! Doing 20 under the speed limit causes exactly as many accidents as doing 20 over! Merging onto a highway with not enough speed is one of the most dangerous things you can do. Still, I see it happen lots of times. Mishael53 is absolutely right when he says that it's best to go with the flow. As long as that flow is reasonable, of course. It is speed DIFFERENCE that is dangerous! Higher as well as lower!
@@kennethhymering677 Nope, that's old research that says average is best. Even research saying faster causes slightly fewer accidents had much, much higher fatality rates at higher speeds so they still concluded slow is safer. DoT is getting rid of the 85% rule and instead requiring much lower speed limits soon because slow is safer even when people break it and you have a mix of fast and slow.
Besides, trucks are stuck at 55 MPH so you always have a difference in speed at anything over that.
@@joa8593 You misunderstand what I said. Of course it is better if we all have the same speed. And by the way, here in Canada, trucks can do the same speed as cars. So there is no speed difference! You are talking about lower speed limits, that is something entirely different. I was saying that when the speed limit is 55 on a highway, the guy doing 75 is no more dangerous as the guy doing 35! Actually, I would argue that the guy doing 35 is actually MORE dangerous, because nobody expects that! A truck coming up on the rear of somebody like that, doing 55..... I don't even want to consider the effects of that, do you?
Man you are verbose! It takes you 2 minutes 21 seconds to get to the start. Try editing yourself.
James Lovell why? I like this type of videos And i think i m not The only one.
10 minute mark
actually it's 2:10
Done on purpose for extra add money after the 10 minute mark.
Nice narration and tips..!!
I love these videos!
Our speed limit is 70, my car uses Mobile 1, it's 98° F/ 90 % humidity in the summer it rains every day.
Buy a Tesla honestly.
I hear that, D.........
D Jaquith
Become a hobo.
I like it when it rains in general, but when driving it's dangerous especially when it rains like cats and dogs hardcore.
D Jaquith. Wow!!!! I would start a home-based business or move to a different climate!!!!
Every time you brake, you waste gas, by wasting the momentum already produced . You can brake less by coasting more, like to the next red light, or to your next stop. just use your momentum and brake softly when at the end of your travel..
This is why hybrids are great, regenerative braking, improves mpg dramatically, I get 62 mpg in the Hyundai Ioniq Blue hybrid.
Yea but who has the money for a hybrid??
driving with air condition off dose NOT save gas on freeway as windows down creates drag .driving with air condition ON while on freeway will SAVE you GAS .
yes, it does
You cause more drag with the windows down after like 30mph. On the freeway it’s better to ac than to roll windows down
mythbusters ftw
I do most all these and a few more and have been using tricks like these for years to save gas and brakes.they do work or i wouldnt do them and will always do them 90% of the time.Some people think it's crazy or don't care know days just look around you on the highway and you can tell but doing these things do help save gas and brakes,specially with a standard transmission.like for example my '15 honda civic ex manual coupe, 2,805lbs,1.8L-16v sohc,13.2 gal gas tank,4.30 gear mpg is 28 city/36 highway,when I've drove it on 87 or 93 octane,the most I've pulled out of it is 41.0 mpg city,47.0 mpg highway.according to where I'm driving and that's East Tennessee and yes I could prove by recording it when I drive.brakes,I barely use them at all cause I start slowing down for stop signs and red lights way before by just letting off the gas and shifting down and same with cars in front of me ,you have to anticipate what people are going to do or what is going to happen it's really not hard and helps save brakes,gas and accidents.
visit "transmission.like" because u typed the link sorry
Sounds like you know what you're doing, just a friendly advice. Do touch your brakes when you slow down, so that your brake lights will warn the people behind you. ;)
Thank you for your advices .
#1 hack to save you gas money: Don't own a car. Period.
That way you even save money on the gym..
Since walking so much, you do not need the gym ;)
Hilarious
Cant save up gas money for a car you dont have to put gas into
Yeah have fun with all the wonderful people and muggers on public transit.
Live in a rural state and see how that suits you
Dislike for saying all sports cars are turbocharged.
Think of the ferrari f12 berlinetta! 700 hp naturally aspirated
I legit laughed when he said all turbo charged
That one is pretty hilarious. I've own sports cars, that were NOT and are NOT Turbocharged. 😂 I'm very against Turbocharged vehicles anyway.
@@natoshabrown why are you against turbocharged vehicles? Just curious.
Not to mention a turbocharged vehicle is more efficient than a similar naturally aspirated vehicle.
Wow. Literally drag out the video to 10 mins on the dot.
Thank you for your instructions 👍👏👌❣️
Okay, problem with the way you talked about air conditioning. It uses a lot of fuel not because it puts a heavy electric load on the alternator and then thus the engine, but because its compressor/condenser is mechanically driven itself! When you turn it on that engages a clutch that locks the compressor's drive shaft to the pulley over it that's being spun by the engine. So it puts an extra direct mechanical load on the engine.
THERE ARE SO MANY THINGS WRONG WITH THIS
Change the title to "10 Driving Hacks That Will Make Your Life Incredibly Boring."
Agree this video just took all the fun out of driving for all that I would rather spend money on gas 😂
Or to make your life more fun trying to beat your precious mpg record. I find that much more exciting (and cost effective) than beating the navigation by one minute
3:52 "Has speeding ever really helped you?"
It helps getting away from the cops
So many times lol.
🤣🤣
Fantastic info.
Straight to the point man..
If you see a whale while driving on the interstate... you have more problems than gas.
List starts at 2:13
Beast 195 yep they make that to make de video 10 min for more money !
10. don't push the brake hardly and constantly
9. use cruise control on the highway
8. undergo servicing on time
7. turn off the AC
6. make you route logistically efficient
5. don't drive when it rains
4. get the highest pressure possible in your tires
3. remove unnecessary weight
2. keep an eye on gas prices
1. always stay alert on the road
Super useful tips.
Modern A/C systems don't use much fuel if the outside temperature is low. The A/C compressor is only driven when cooling is needed.
One benefit of running the A/C: It circulates the fluid in the system, preventing seals to dry out, and in turn prevents A/C fluid to leak out. If you select to turn A/C off, it is necessary to turn it on briefly ( 1 - 2 minutes each month) to lubricate the seals.
I never turn it off on my car, and my previous car never needed to refill the A/C fluid in the 15 years I owned it.
*Time Stamps:*
1. Don't put the pedal to the metal (2:23)
2. Use Cruise Control on the highway (3:21)
3. Undergo servicing on time (4:06)
4. Turn off the air conditioner (5:00)
5. Make your route logistically efficient (5:48)
6. Don't drive when it rains (6:37)
7. Monitor your tire pressure (7:27)
8. Remove unnecessary weight (8:07)
9. Keep an eye on gas prices (8:38)
10. Always stay alert on the road - not hitting brakes abruptly (9:12)
The cruise control is not correct. Maintaing constant pedal position will save you gas. You will go slower uphill and faster downhill compared to cruise control.
90% driving without cruise will cause your car to slightly accelerate and then reduce speed because your foot and mind is not as steady
It wont since in downhills it will rev up and in uphills you will be stuck more time
When using cruise control in a modern vehicle if you're going uphill it's going to give it more throttle to maintain speed it's set it when going downhill it will let off the throttle same as.
I get better fuel economy with cruise control off
Why wouldn't it work?,a steady pedal will increase your gas mileage,they're usually ain't to many hills on the freeway,people are dumb
I love how it shows a spedometer reving up
200 thousand rpm
@@gokulsuji233 more than a V10 F1 car
Better gas mileage tips
1. Fuel in the mornings
Gas is mostly a liquid but sometimes a vapor. Fueling in the morning allows the gas to cool down since it is just being held underground the pumps. More liquid, more fuel.
2. Lightly hold the pump when pumping
Using full pressure allows more gas vapors to enter your tank. Applying light pressure forces more gas liquid instead of vapor in your tank.
Fill with liquid instead of vapor.
Brilliant 😃👌
As for using Air Con, what about safety? I would rather use air con to 1) keep myself awake 2) keep windows and windscreen demystified especially during cold weathers.
Yes! Make that video on driving habits to keep drivers safe! 😄
At night look for cars, not lights. People do not drive with headlights on at all times.
Do not drive in peoples blind spots.
Accelerate slowly and try not to apply brakes. That saves fuel too.
Manual transmissions can help keep people safe but it doesn't mean you should go out and buy one to be a little safer.
Use turn signals even when nobody is around.
Learn to predict peoples actions, I cannot teach you how to do this, you need to learn it on your own. You'll eventually learn to predict when someone is going to pull out in front of you or if they're going to yield properly.
Maintain your vehicle and check it's fluids and brakes often. Just because your car's brakes work at the beginning of your trip does not mean they'll still be working at the end of it.
That Maintenance goes for all parts of the car, wipers should be new, tires, suspension components. Brakes don't help if your car's wheels are not pointed down the road or if the wheel falls of or a tire explodes.
Drive with traffic in cities, you wont save time by going faster, it's only going to use more fuel and make you less safe.
Most of these people's videos are not very accurate and i basically just gave you all the pointers you'll need.
Have right of way? Doesn't matter, if other person doesn't seem like they're slowing down, YOU SHOULD WAIT FOR THEM!
Lights turned green? Doesn't matter, if the other person doesn't seem like they're slowing down, YOU SHOULD WAIT FOR THEM!
Other car indicating that they're turning? Doesn't matter, if the other person doesn't seem like they're slowing down, YOU SHOULD WAIT FOR THEM!
Most of the people who are right are dead.
Vivian Hernandez
For auto cars put it in neutral when stopping for long periods of time. You will save a lot of fuel that way and put less strain on the transmission.
if they have autohold you don't need to bother with that as when you fully stop the car automatically goes into park and then back into drive when you press the accelerator
buddy why not just put it in park instead of using brakes while in nuteral
@@trualpha cause that is not what the park gear is for and it would take longer to go from park to drive then natural to drive at traffic lights etc.
@@arkhamkillzone wym longer i got a civic takes .05 sec
You mean stick shift*
Air conditioning is important when its really hot and sunny, as heat makes one drowsy (or at least me anyway). Not driving the rain here in the UK means you'll end up hardly ever driving at all. The whole point of the car is to drive in the rain, and use nice days to walk or cycle...
I’m so glad you taught me about cruise control, I’ve never heard that before! 😳
This video's sooo stretched out it's unwatchable.
The intro was legit 2+ minutes long and the transitions between each point are literally 10 or so seconds long.
What is going on ...
In Louisiana a.c. is mandatory
Bobby Ruiz in saudi arabia it’s a necessity at all times lol but still hot even if we put it to The highest
Bobby Ruiz Florida too! 11 months out of the year.
I didn't realize, why's mandatory?
Yolo its worth it to drive my C63 amg with 16miles/1gal ~
Frank Lin i
Lol i got a blazer here with a 400 cammed small block 8 to 1 if that hahaha
Shiiiiiiiii I wish I got 16 in escalade
So true
lol my dads turbocharged durango gets 8 mpg lol
You right , i have done this experience with my diesel car and its work
If you have car that keeps track of active mpg. You'll notice that the difference between accelerating slow or fast isn't much different but the amount of time it takes to accelerate is very different. Also you can run the ac just turn off the compressor when taking off until you reach the speed limit, most cars will automatically switch off the compressor at open throttle which doesn't necessarily mean foot on floor, but more like take off conditions
55??? Really??? People get run over when they go that slow. Cruise control??? Only works on open freeways no traffic. Not happening in most places. Lol
I've used cruise control so often and for so long I've taught myself tips and tricks on how to use it safely even in moderate traffic. It's almost like using your hand rather than your foot to accelerate and decelerate. My parents started me using cruise control in the early 1960s.
Dorothee Behr you drive like 150mph and make big risks -.-
In many modern cars the cruise control breaks the car if the car in front is driving slower then you have put it on. So if you have it on 70 mph but the car in front of you is doing 60 mph the car will adapt and do 60 as well and keep a certain distance. It's great when driving in rush hour or in the city.
Local freeway's by me are 55mph speed limits, but most everyone still does 70mph.
Benjamin Erlandsson that isn't cruise control, it's adaptive cruise control.
Who doesn't have a car but still watched the vid
The no ac rule always gets me seeing as I live in California where it gets as hot as 110 degrees in July 😭😭
Excellent information
interesting and nice advice
How do you save gas? You either take the bus or you buy a EV vehicle. Otherwise just drive the darn car and enjoy it.
EV vehicle. Electric Vehicle vehicle. Why not an Electric EV vehicle?
Patrick Nintemann I was just about to comment on that.
I have a motorcycle to save on gas.
park with your windows open? :D Good way to let someone steal it.
Tip 11: Let the robber pay your fuel bill!
@@MikevanLieshout He means to let your windows just a bit opened,not fully opened
Using your ac above 80kn/h ( 50mph ) is more efficient than not using A/C and having your windows down to keep cool
Michael Chesnais thought the same 🤔
Speeding has helped me. A 30 minute drive, is now 11 mins. Plenty of extra time to do extra things. Lol
Low acceleration, 75km/hr speed, unload car, dnt drive in rain, use less AC, max ur tire pressure, dnt brake frequent, stay alert on d road, service regularly ( oil change, filter cleaning, plugs cleaning) keep fule minimum of 40% always (not lesser than that)
"It isn't what you drive...it's how you drive it" - Jeremy Clarkson
I live in the traffic heavy northeast. Cruise control is a foreign concept and is used only at 4am.
I drive a Jeep Wrangler.
Only fellow Jeepers would understand.
Brooke & Dylan i dont get it
Its a jeep thing, you wouldn't understand.
Regular car reviews, 2016
BandomBeviews i have a jeep.. amd still dont get it
I understand
Brooke & Dylan i never owned a jeep, but I did have a NISSAN titan V8 5.6L I gotta say I loved the power and performance. 317HP & 385ft*lbs
The A/C is actually more efficient at highway speeds than having the windows down. Also, yeah, like I'm turning my A/C off when it's 95 F, 100% humidity.
Lol these the best tips I’ve ever gotten thanks TH-cam 😊
I live in southern Texas where it's 100+ degrees 10 months out of the year. I'm using a/c I'm not dying
55mph on the autobahn? Haha....no
dgirllamius gosh i wish i lived in germany
No you don't trust me, i live in Stuttgart and if you think American drivers are bad then you obviously have never drove in Germany. For a nation that practically invented the engine and cars we have the stupidest drivers in the world.
DakuenjeruX No you don't wanna do that. The autobahn is cancer.
ja, stimmt genau!! jaja
Can you please explain why the autobahn a cancer?
1) Air conditioning is the active safety feature. Just the good comfort while driving is one of the active safety features. Active safety feature is the feature that prevents the car accidents. Also modern cars have inverter driven AC and the heat recuperation, which will hold the stable temperature (21-22°C is the best) and save the fuel and money by not overcooling. 2) Using too low RPM, specially with common rail or any other direct injection engines causes the carbonization of valves. Maybe you will safe some fuel, but not for too long. The vents will stop sealing precisely, engine will loose its power because of that. The best option is to keep engine near the maximum torque RPM. Also, it is necessary to sometimes keep engine with particulate filter at high power output when the system decides to automatically clean it by burning the particles. 3) Where is the advice to brake by engine instead of the wheel brakes when possible? Saving the brakes is one of the most important things. Using lower gears to keep engine at high RPM for good engine braking power is much more ecologic and economing than using wheel brakes. 4) Tire pressure: Just the note - the good tire pressure is totally useless when the car has bad tires geometry and the tires are not balanced. It is good to visit the service for balance the tires and adjust the geometry to get the best of them. It is mandatory in the EU that all new cars have tire pressure monitoring.
#10 is half correct. Yes you do want to accelerate as smoothly as possible (holding throttle as constant as possible), though using light throttle is not the most efficient way to accelerate. Internal combustion engines typically achieve their best brake specific fuel consumption at between 50% and 75% throttle and between 25% to 50% of redline rpm. If you can spend less time accelerating, and more time coasting, that will usually give you better efficiency.
#9 is half correct. Cruise control is only more fuel-efficient on highways if the road is relatively flat; otherwise, the cruise control system will use extra fuel to climb hills and then waste that energy by closing the throttle completely when going downhill. It is a lot more fuel efficient to let your car lose a few mph going up a hill, and then let gravity pull you down the hill while either in neutral, or in the highest gear with very light throttle just to keep the valves from restricting air flow through the engine.
#7 is correct, but not realistic. Driving with windows down is more fuel-efficient than driving with A/C on, at pretty much any legal speed, except for maybe trucks and SUVs. If you need to use A/C, it is most efficient to crank the temperature as low as possible, turn on air recirculation, aim the vents directly at your head, and set the blower fan as slow as you comfortably can. The blower fan uses a lot more power at high speeds than the A/C compressor.
#5 is half-correct. The presence of rain gives you a valid excuse to travel significantly slower than the speed limit on highways, so you can cut down on aerodynamic drag big time.