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Improve your fuel economy.
Compared to other European countries, UK petrol prices are high and rising.
With recent political and economical unrest the trend is unfortunately likely to
continue. But don't despair; help is at hand in the shape of a few simple tips to help cut those fuel costs.
Slow down.
Keeping your speed down can reduce the fuel consumption of the engine. It goes
without saying that we should all stick to the speed limit, but your car's
handbook will tell you what the most fuel-efficient in-town and out-of-town
speed is for your particular model.
Lose weight.
Avoid carrying any unnecessary weight in the car as heavy loads put more strain
on the vehicle, leading to higher fuel consumption.
Find the shortest route.
Taking the trouble to find the shortest route to your destination can make the
journey more economical. There are many route planners that can help you
establish the shortest route from your doorstep to any destination in Europe.
Cut the air conditioning.
Running the air conditioning increases the car's fuel consumption so if you want
to economise keep it to a minimum.
Close the windows.
Open windows and sun-roofs create drag which means that you won't travel as far
per litre of fuel.
Share journeys.
By sharing journeys with friends and colleagues the overall fuel consumption can
be reduced.
Multi-tasking saves money.
One long multi-purpose trip is more fuel efficient than several short ones, as a
cold engine uses more fuel than a warmed up one.
Shop around.
Check out the difference in prices charged by garages in your local area. Prices
can vary, and if you are a high mileage driver who fills up regularly even one
pence off a litre can make significant savings. Avoid filling up at motorway
service stations as their prices tend to be higher.
Check your pressure.
Checking tyre pressure regularly not only improves the safety and performance of
the tyres, it also keeps the car running at the optimum fuel efficiency.
Smoothly does it.
Try to drive as smoothly as possible and maintain a steady speed. Braking and
then accelerating regularly will reduce the number of miles per litre the car
can clock up. It's easier to drive smoothly (and also much safer) if you keep a
gap of at least two seconds from the car in front of you.
Give the car a break.
When queuing in heavy traffic or waiting for passengers, turn off the engine to
avoid wasting fuel.
Stay tuned.
Have your car's engine tuned at a reputable local garage to ensure it is running
at the optimum fuel usage level.
Check the oil.
As well as maintaining the correct levels of oil, motorists who want to save
money on fuel should check the type of oil used, as some energy-efficient types
can increase the number of miles per litre.
It pays to be green.
Improving your car's fuel efficiency can minimise the damage it causes to the
environment, by reducing the amount of fossil fuels burnt. Burning fossil fuels
releases greenhouse gasses into the atmosphere and contributes to global
warming. By following our tips you can save money and protect the environment at
the same time.
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