As many known car enthusiasts put it, the Mercedes 300SEL is considered as the best sedan in the world. Why is it a favourite among car collectors you ask? Well it is powered with a huge 6.3-liter V8, which makes the four-door sedan cruise the road with ease. However, because of its huge engine and because the vehicle is fairly old, it uses up more fuel.

Given these circumstances, you might want to cut down on fuel consumption mainly because gas prices are getting more and more expensive, and that you'd want your Mercedes 300SEL to be more environment-friendly. Doing that won't be a problem. Here are fuel saving tips you can follow.

Normally, an engine consumes more fuel in the first five miles. So now, you can imagine the gallons of fuel consumed if you do several short trips in a single day. What you can do is you can consolidate the errands that you have to run,so you can do them in one go, saving fuel in the process.

It can be very annoying when you get stuck in a traffic jam, not to mention the fuel that is consumed while your car is idling. Whenever you stop and go in a traffic jam, you need to shift to first gear to get your car moving. It consumes more fuel to get your car moving again. You can also save on fuel if you try to anticipate what the car in front of you will be doing. Instead of accelerating and abruptly braking, drive steadily at a low speed.

When you are driving at a high speed, it is best to drive with the windows closed as it reduces drag on your car. When there's too much drag, it adds more weight to your vehicle. This means that your engine has to work double time to make your car move. Extra effort for the engine is equal to more fuel consumed.

Contrary to popular belief, you consume more fuel if you are pushing the gas pedal farther, even if you are in a high gear and travelling at a reasonable speed. This is true on most cars with manual transmission.

You may be used to turning your air-conditioning throughout your drive, but did you know that you are burning more fuel when you leave it on for a long period? Try rolling the windows down on your leisurely drives and enjoy the breeze instead to save more fuel.

Underinflated tires make the engine work extra hard to move your car. And when your engine is working extra hard, it is definitely consuming extra fuel. Check the tire pressure regularly, say once a week to ensure that your tires are properly inflated. Not only will you be saving on fuel, but also you will keep you and your loved ones safe.

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