Soaring oil price 狂飆的油價

The oil price is getting higher and higher. The price has already hit the new high of the history in Taiwan so far, yet I know it will hit another new high in the next few weeks. Am I angry about that? No, it’s already a fact in the world. Last year, when we traveled in Europe, we had already seen the real expensive fuel price there. Therefore, trying to save more money is a must do exercise for me and for other people in Taiwan.

 

I usually drive to work five times a week. The distance of the drive is about 90 kilometers. It’s a long distance. As the result, to save energy expenditure for me is a necessary lesson.

 

These tips I learn from TV or other regarded materials.

 

First is slowly speeding up and slowly pressing the break. Do not speed quickly and press the break heavily. Changing gear too often is a waste. So be patient  is a really important lesson for drivers.

 

Second ,“cruise control ”is also a way to make oil more efficiency when drive on the flat road . However, driving up or down on the slope, “cruise control” is not a good action to save money.

 

Third, keep the four tires pressure in a good range and remember pump your tires regularily. The choice of tires is also meaning to car drivers.

 

Fourth, roll down the widow while you drive on ordinary road. By the contrast, be sure to close the widow to lower the wind resistance while drive on the highway.

 

Fifth, keep light. Do not put too many heavy things in the car. The more load on the car, the more oil you spend.

 

Sixth, auto maintenance is also important to keep engine more efficiency. When I started to drive, my dad always warmed me. When you drive around 5000 kilometers, you must let your car accept the auto care. Don’t be mean to your car care, changing apparatus is also essential.

 

Seventh, avoid engine running idle. If you know you will wait for more than five minutes. Turn off the engine.

 

Eighth, find a shade to park your car because the heat inside the car will zap your fuel from the oil tank.

 

To the conclusion, save fuel expenditure is a big agenda for people who live in the world. From the OPEC statistics shown, the price of oil per barrier won’t decrease until the end of the year. Doing those tips above may become a routine work some day.