In the new age of man the time has come that everyone owns a car. They want to use it as often as often as they can for their needs, comfort and luxury, but the only problem they really face is the fuel. In the modern era, the fuel prices have hiked up like a fire spreading in forest. One cannot stop the prices from hiking as there is larger consumption and less supply so one should make a conscious effort to improve fuel economy. Trust me, it is really not as difficult as it seems . Just follow some simple steps:

1. Avoid excessive idling: If you are to wait for more than a minute while you are parked, stop the engine and start it again later. When warming up a cold engine, allow the engine to idle until the temperature gauge pointer comes up to the "C" position. In this position, the engine is sufficiently warm for starting off.

2. Avoid "fast" starts: Fast starts away from lights or stop signs will consume fuel unnecessarily and shorten engine life. Start off slowly.

3. Avoid unnecessary stops: Avoid unnecessary deceleration and stopping. Try to maintain a slow, steady speed whenever possible. Slowing down and then accelerating again uses more fuel.

4. Keep a steady cruising speed: Keep as constant a speed as road and traffic conditions will permit.

5. Keep the air cleaner clean: A dirty air cleaner will cause the carburetion system to supply too much fuel to the engine for the amount of air being supplied. The result is waste of fuel due to incomplete combustion.

6. Keep weight to a minimum: The heavier the load, the more fuel the vehicle consumes. Take out any luggage or cargo when it is not necessary.

7. Keep tyre pressures correct: Under-inflation of the tyres can waste fuel due to increased running resistance of the tyres. Keep your tyres inflated to the correct pressure shown on the label on the driver's side door or door lock pillar.

Aside from these seven measures, if two persons are going to a same place they can share their vehicle or use their vehicle on alternative days as per their comfort. These measures will not only help you conserve your fuel but also to save your mother earth as it will help to control pollution too.