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When the cost of petrol is up, or money is tight, it’s only natural to want to find out how to save fuel and increase economy. You want to make the most of your motor without thinking twice about filling it up. Enjoy your time on the road with a few handy hints for saving fuel and making your money go further.
See how many of these tips you can incorporate into your daily drive and start saving fuel.
Ensuring your tyres are inflated to the level in your car’s manual is an important and easy way to improve fuel economy. Both under and over inflated tyres can reduce the efficacy of your vehicle, so check your manual yourself or get a professional to help at your next service.
The more weight you carry, the harder the engine has to work and the more fuel you burn. You might not be able to cut down on the number of passengers, but if you have excessive weight stored in the boot, it’s well worth having a clear out. Only carry camping gear or sports equipment when you plan on using them to help save fuel.
Sticking to the right gear is a big helping increasing fuel economy. Try to stay in the highest possible gear for the speed limit for the most efficient drive. If you’re mostly driving in cities and busy urban areas, try to change gear as quickly as possible and with the lowest number of revs.
If you’re in the habit of leaving your aircon on all year round, this might be the time to stop. While there are big benefits – like demisting your windows in winter and cooling down quickly in summer – aircon uses a lot of fuel. Only switch it on when you need it for a more economical drive.
Because a warm engine is a more efficient, there’s a lot to be said for trying to combine several chores into one long trip rather than several short ones. Even when you end up with the same mileage, you’ll save fuel by cutting down on the number of cold starts your engine has to handle.
A regular service is one of the best ways to ensure your vehicle is running as efficiently as it should. A look under the bonnet will mean that things like your spark plugs, engine oil levels and filters can be checked and replaced if necessary, which can help improve the number of miles you’re getting per gallon and boost your efficiency.
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