How Do You Improve Gas Mileage In Construction Vehicles?
Construction vehicles are vehicles that have the capacity to lift and put into place extremely heavy things like large constructions of metal, wood and cement. Construction vehicles can also move debris and materials in and out of the construction sites. Most of these pieces of equipment are fueled with diesel. With the recent rise in fuel costs, many people are looking for ways to save money on fuel, including incorporating certain techniques for improving gas mileage. Do not let the vehicle idle for long periods of time. Idling wastes gas. Try to drive at a constant speed as much as possible. Use overdrive gears as much as possible. This will lower your fuel consumption. Use the proper-grade fuel to last your machine a bit longer. Each manual has a recommended octane grade that should be used for the machine. Keep construction vehicles well-maintained with regular oil changes, tune-ups, spark-plug replacements, etc. Do not drive aggressively, but assertively. Pushing on the gas or br