Fuel-Saving Tips:
Change gears efficiently:
Move up to the highest gear as soon as appropriate. When you drive slowly in a higher gear, you'll burn less fuel;
Drive smoothly:
Don't drive aggressively and avoid hard acceleration. You'll burn up to a third less fuel if you drive smoothly;
Avoid sudden braking:
Keep a good distance from the car in front of you and avoid braking too hard as this will use more fuel;
Make sure your tyres are properly inflated:
Check your tyres regularly and ensure that they are correctly inflated;
Avoid over revving your car:
Don't over-rev when you're pulling away or accelerating. Never 'redline' the rev counter;
Avoid carrying excess weight:
Empty your boot out now and again and clear your car of unecessary items;
Switch off your engine when it’s not in use:
Avoid excess idling, it burns fuel unnecessarily. Turn the engine off until you need it again;
Use air-conditioning sparingly:
Air-conditioning puts extra strain on your engine and can increase your fuel consumption by 8%. Rather use your car's internal ventilation system where possible;
Keep your engine well tuned and serviced:
Service your car regularly - a poorly maintained engine with dirty dark plugs can increase your fuel consumption by up to 50%;
Avoid high speeds:
High speeds = more wind resistance = greater fuel consumption. Keep it slow.
