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Cars have become the most sought-after mode of transportation for most homecomers during Eid Al-Fitr or Lebaran. In addition to their large capacity, cars are considered the most flexible regarding travel time and routes compared to public transportation.
Traveling by car are also relatively cheaper. Apart from toll fares, the main cost for homecoming trips by car is fuel consumption. But did you know you can save more fuel by paying attention to these things while driving? Let’s dig deeper.
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A low or lack of tire pressure is often overlooked, but it affects fuel consumption significantly as it creates higher friction on the road’s surface and makes the car’s machine work harder.
So, make sure your tire pressure follows the car manufacturer’s recommendation and always check them before going. Make sure to also check its condition regularly during your trip to avoid excessive wear and tear or unexpected damage.
Efficient driving can help save fuel. Avoid driving aggressively (e.g., sudden acceleration or deceleration) and try to keep a constant speed.
Fuel will be inefficiently consumed when you hit the gas aggressively. If the car is equipped with cruise control, use this feature to keep the car’s constant speed at toll roads or roads with few turns.
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Planning your routes before starting your trip is crucial in help reducing the car’s fuel consumption. Consider leaving when traffic tends to be lighter.
Use a GPS or a map application to help find the most efficient route and avoid traffic jams, which can cause excessive fuel consumption and longer travel times.
Driving abnormally fast is dangerous, violates traffic rules, and increases fuel consumption due to greater air resistance.
The most fuel-efficient consumption is usually achieved at 60km/h to 100km/h. Try to maintain that speed to keep your car’s fuel consumption.
A car’s AC with a temperature setting that is too low triggers more fuel consumption because the compressor must work extra to reach that low temperature. That heavy load on the AC’s compressor will affect the engine’s performance.
It is better to adjust the AC’s temperature to 24-26 degrees Celcius to prevent the compressor from working too hard and make the car’s interior feel cool.
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When passing through cool mountainous areas, it’s best to open the window and turn off the AC for better air circulation in your car.
Excessive loads can lead to extreme fuel consumption as well. Avoid bringing unnecessary and heavy stuff to reduce excessive load weight.
If you need to bring lots of things, place them evenly and in an orderly fashion, ensuring that the amount fits the trunk’s capacity.
Choosing the right fuel octane helps optimize the engine’s performance and conserve fuel. Make sure to use the fuel recommended by the car manufacturer.
Using fuels with lower octane risks degrading the engine’s performance, making it consume more fuel and could damage the engine in the long run.
When stopping for quite some time, such as taking a break at a rest area, it’s better to turn off the car engine to save fuel. This can also prevent the engine from overheating due to prolonged use.
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Those are some of the tips that you can do to save fuel consumption during mudik trips. Not only do these tips save your expenses, but they also make your trip safer and more comfortable.
If you want a cheaper option, you can rent a car for this year’s Lebaran trip. Apart from having the convenience to choose the car that suits your needs, you don’t have to worry about car maintenance.
Make sure to choose a car rental service with a good reputation and credibility, such as TRAC. As a pioneer in vehicle rental services, TRAC offers transportation solutions to companies and individuals alike.
TRAC offers self-drive car rental services or with a driver. The car choices are varied, well-maintained, and ready to use. For daily driving, you can choose fuel-efficient cars from Agya, Ayla, Avanza to Innova. See more about this service here.
For ease of transaction, you can directly order from the reservation page at TRAC’s website. Alternatively, you can rent via the TRACtoGo app, which is available to download from Google Play Store and Apple App Store.