Many times, people complain that their car’s mileage is quite low. They even spend thousands of rupees to improve it, but see no benefit.
In an automatic transmission car, the driver does not have many options. However, in a manual gearbox car, the driver has full control, which affects the mileage.
Let us understand how a car’s gears impact fuel efficiency.
How do gears affect mileage?
Everyone knows that fuel consumption is lowest in higher gears, but this rule applies mainly on highways, because higher gears are meant for higher speeds.
In cities, many factors need to be considered and traffic is also heavy. Therefore, driving the car in higher gears is not appropriate.
If you drive at a low speed in a higher gear, it puts extra load on the engine, which is harmful for the engine.
Which gear should you use?
If the car is driven in the correct gear, better mileage can be achieved. Many times, people continue driving in lower gears for too long.
This puts unnecessary load on the engine, which reduces mileage. The car should be driven in first gear only for a short time after starting.
After that, gears should be shifted continuously, and during long drives, the car should be driven in the highest gear.
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Keep an eye on RPM as well
Paying attention to RPM can also help improve mileage. Whenever the RPM reaches between 2,000 and 3,000, the gear should be shifted.
This prevents unnecessary load on the engine and helps maintain better fuel efficiency. In city traffic, mileage tends to drop during driving.
In such conditions, it is better to drive in first and second gears, while on open roads, the car should be kept in the highest gear.
