JOSEPH NAFTARI MUJUNGU

  If you are running on a tight budget, fuel consumption must have been a concern for you. If you are not careful, poor fuel consumption can cost you a lot of money. Keeping a check of some key aspects can help you in drastically improving the fuel consumption of your car. Cars can return different fuel consumption figures based on many aspects that we are going to discuss in this article. If your car is not returning the expected fuel consumption, do check the following points to figure out what can be a possible problem. Poor Quality Engine Oil  Viscosity grade of engine oil is something that you have to keep in mind before buying engine oil for your car. Using the wrong motor oil for your car can lead to greater fuel consumption. This is due to the fact that the pistons and other moveable parts of your engine move less freely. This puts undue stress and pressure on the engine, which results in the engine consuming more fuel than necessary. Consult your car’s owner’s manual ...

​ BLACK, DARK COLOR One tall-tale sign that transmission fluid needs to be changed is the color. Transmission fluid typically has a pink-red color, but as it ages, it begins to darken before eventually turning black. So, pop your vehicle's hood and pull the dipstick from the transmission, inspecting its color. If your transmission color is black or dark brown, it's probably a good idea to replace it. DIFFICULTY SHIFTING GEAR If your car fails to shift gears properly -- whether it's an automatic or manual transmission -- it could be a sign of bad transmission fluid, in which case you should change it ASAP. Clean transmission fluid flows more freely through the transmission. When debris accumulates inside it, however, the fluid turns into a sludge-like consistency, making it difficult to reach all of the internal components of the transmission. And when this happens, it may cause resistance or other problems when attempting to shift gears. SURGING When transmission fluid beco...

​ BLACK, DARK COLOR One tall-tale sign that transmission fluid needs to be changed is the color. Transmission fluid typically has a pink-red color, but as it ages, it begins to darken before eventually turning black. So, pop your vehicle's hood and pull the dipstick from the transmission, inspecting its color. If your transmission color is black or dark brown, it's probably a good idea to replace it. DIFFICULTY SHIFTING GEAR If your car fails to shift gears properly -- whether it's an automatic or manual transmission -- it could be a sign of bad transmission fluid, in which case you should change it ASAP. Clean transmission fluid flows more freely through the transmission. When debris accumulates inside it, however, the fluid turns into a sludge-like consistency, making it difficult to reach all of the internal components of the transmission. And when this happens, it may cause resistance or other problems when attempting to shift gears. SURGING When transmission fluid beco...

​ RADIATOR CAP Cross your fingers and hope this is the cause of your engine's overheating, because it's the cheapest and easiest fix. The radiator cap is designed to seal the radiator, allowing pressure to build up within the vehicle's cooling system. If it fails to create an air-tight seal, however, pressure will reduce, which in turn lowers the boiling point of coolant while subsequently rendering it ineffective at cooling the engine. THERMOSTAT The thermostat acts as a valve, opening and closing to either allow or prevent coolant to enter the engine. It performs this operation by measuring the temperature. When the engine becomes hot, the thermostat's valve opens. But it's not uncommon for old, worn-out thermostats to remain stuck in the closed position, restricting coolant from reaching the engine. RADIATOR Of course, another possible cause of engine overheating is a faulty radiator. Featuring fines and tubes, the radiator blows heat away from the engine. If it...

Tips to Reduce Fuel Consumption Maintenance Issues That Cause Reduced Gas Mileage Fuel Consumption Statistics Fuel Consumption Figures With the seemingly ever rising prices of diesel and gasoline, engine  fuel consumption  is a concern for most drivers on the road these days. Because the price at the pump is affecting more people every day, many are looking for ways to cut consumption and costs. This article will discuss tips to minimize fuel consumption. 13 Tips to Reduce Fuel Consumption Here are 13 tips concerning how you drive, what you have in your car, and maintenance issues that let you get as much bang for every buck you spend on fuel. Drive only when needed.  The best way to reduce the fuel consumption is to simply drive your car less. Drive your car only when you really need to. If you only need to travel a few blocks, consider walking or even riding a bicycle. Not only will you save money at the pump, the exercise will certainly do you some good Make sure the g...