A few cents saved from every gallon can collect and that can be derived largely from how you drive. Yes, you read it right—your driving habits can greatly affect fuel efficiency. It's either that you drive to decrease fuel economy or to increase it. But what is really important is how you can improve your driving habits in order to save more fuel. Try the following tips when driving your Chevrolet Celebrity, and see for yourself.

Aside from making your ride safer, driving at the speed limit also helps save fuel. How can this be possible when in fact you'll reach your destination faster if you add more pressure on the accelerating pedal? The reason lies in the aerodynamic aspect affecting engine performance when the vehicle accelerates at higher speeds. Aerodynamic drag or the force exerted on the vehicle that retards movement increases as you ride faster. Because the speed is being held back by the drag, the engine will have to work harder, thus consuming more fuel up to around 30 percent.

Aggressive driving requires more fuel than running with moderate throttle, but there are drivers who unknowingly do this because they think it's fun to drive like drag racing right on the green light. If you accelerate in a more relaxed manner, you can gain up to 33 percent fuel mileage on highways and 5 percent on cities. If you keep that pace, you will get extra benefit when the traffic light turns red since the brakes of your Chevrolet Celebrity will not get too stressed out.

It's important to carefully plan your route not just to avoid heavy traffic but to improve fuel mileage at the same time. Accelerating from a dead stop demands more fuel as compared to when your Chevrolet Celebrity is already moving. Nonetheless, you will have to go through stop-and-go driving if you get caught in the middle of a traffic jam. Such a traffic condition also forces you to idle too frequently and a little longer, thus it will significantly add to fuel consumption. Hence, it would really be wise to take an alternative route during rush hour, or better yet, travel whenever the road is not congested.

The reason why some end up slamming the brakes or get startled is that they simply didn't notice the traffic signs and lights. For instance, one may have to suddenly step on the brake pedal because he did not slow down while approaching an intersection or crossing. The vehicle then comes to a complete stop and needs extra power to accelerate, which means that the combustion chamber will require added fuel in order to move forward again. But if you mind those vital signs, you'll be able to avoid unnecessary fuel consumption.

Riding the brakes strain the engine just as sudden and unnecessary braking. Others might reason out that it's one of the best ways to drive home safely, but it's not defensive driving at all. You are actually putting your life at risk because you may no longer have strong brakes when you needed them the most. Avoiding such driving habits will not only save your brake pads but also improve your vehicle's fuel economy.

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