THE CAR NAIRA BLOG

Here are some more tips to help you get the best value for your expensive PMS. Every drop matters. 1. Always use the recommended oil for your engine. A much thicker oil increases the work your engine does. Check your owner's manual or oil cap and make considerations for age and use. Speak to us today, we'll help you. 2. Clean/Change your air filters. It is a 5-minute job. A clogged air filter can increase fuel consumption by up to 10%. Do you remember trying to breathe through a mask during COVID? Now imagine your mask was clogged. Not fun right? Your engine feels the same way. 3. Leave your thermostat alone. If it goes bad, replace it. Removing the thermostat makes the engine run cold. A cold engine will keep dumping fuel trying to get warm. That's how your ECU/brainbox is designed. Do not tamper with the fan connections as well. 4. Change your timing belts and serpentine belts. Worn out accessories can make your engine operate inefficiently e.g., the engine may run at a h

With the recent hike in PMS prices across the country, it is important to get the best possible value for money when driving our cars. Here are some tips to help. 1. Drive conservatively. Accelerate gently when passing, overtaking or merging with faster traffic, and avoid hard braking. Frequent hard acceleration and braking can increase fuel consumption by up to 40%.  2. Avoid high speeds. Cars are designed to be most efficient at about 100kmh/60mph. Lowering your speed from 120 km/h to 100 km/h can reduce fuel consumption by up to 25%.  3.  Shift your gears properly. Use your manual transmission for maximum fuel savings. A tachometer can help you shift the transmission at the most fuel-efficient engine speeds (the owner's manual will indicate these speeds). Don't use high revs, it's not a race. 4. Plan and combine your trips. Avoid trips during rush hour that would cause you to idle your engine for long. Combining short trips into one longer one allows your engine and driv