If every time you fill up your car, you find yourself spending more and more, you should consider changing your driving habits. Just a few simple steps can result in real savings to your fuel bill. There are also the obvious environmental benefits too. Here’s 10 steps for reducing your fuel bill.
Lighten The Load - It’s amazing how quickly our cars can become cluttered. Childrens toys, music, clothes, magazines often find their way into your car, and sometimes never leave it. Be ruthless and carry only what’s essential for your journey. You’ll save fuel and your car will be tidier too.
Keep Those Tires Pumped Up - Under inflated tires can have a serious impact on fuel efficiency. It’s good practice to check that your tires are inflated to their recommended pressures once a week.
Think Aerodynamics - Why are formula one cars so fast? What makes airplanes speed through the air? Powerful engines help, but aerodynamics is also crucial. Think about your cars aerodynamics. Roof racks, roof boxes and cycle carriers create drag, which doesn’t aid fuel economy at all. Unless they’re needed, remove them.
Plan Your Journey - Getting lost isn’t good for your pocket, or your blood pressure. Avoid taking a wrong turn by adding unnecessary miles to your journey, by planning ahead. Have directions close at hand so they can referred to. If you’ve ever been sent up a dirt track by your GPS, you’ll know nothing beats having a good old fashioned map.
High Is Good - The general rule of thumb, is that where conditions allow, you should use the highest gear possible. Changing gear early and keeping revs to down helps minimize fuel use.
Become A Chauffeur - It’s all about driving smoothly and calmly. Avoid unnecessary stopping and starting, which uses more fuel, by leaving a large gap between you and the car ahead. Gradually slowing down and speeding up is far more fuel efficient, as keeping your car moving uses for less fuel than stopping and starting.
Watch Your Braking - Slamming your brakes on at the last moment is terrible for fuel consumption. Anticipate the traffic conditions to use your brakes as little as possible. Try to roll up to junctions and traffic lights – simply lift your foot off the accelerator and anticipate where your will stop.
Switch Off If You’re Not Moving - Stuck in a long line? If your engines switched on, but you’re not moving, you’re using fuel to go nowhere at all. Switch the engine off until the traffic moves again.
Don’t Always Buy The Cheapest Fuel - Researching fuel price’s in your area is a great way to save money. However, if the cheapest fuel is mile away, think twice before setting off on your journey. If it costs more in fuel to travel there, than you’ll save at the pumps, the economics don’t add up.
Also, it’s very tempting to fill that tank up. However a full tank will add more weight, which in turn uses much more fuel. It’s best to only buy what you need.
Switch Off The A/C - Heating windscreens, headlights, air conditioning – they all use power from the engine. So the moment they’re not needed, turn them off and save fuel.
Along with the steps above, keeping your car well maintained will also aid fuel consumption. Regular car servicing is one way to keep your car in a good condition.
Lighten The Load - It’s amazing how quickly our cars can become cluttered. Childrens toys, music, clothes, magazines often find their way into your car, and sometimes never leave it. Be ruthless and carry only what’s essential for your journey. You’ll save fuel and your car will be tidier too.
Keep Those Tires Pumped Up - Under inflated tires can have a serious impact on fuel efficiency. It’s good practice to check that your tires are inflated to their recommended pressures once a week.
Think Aerodynamics - Why are formula one cars so fast? What makes airplanes speed through the air? Powerful engines help, but aerodynamics is also crucial. Think about your cars aerodynamics. Roof racks, roof boxes and cycle carriers create drag, which doesn’t aid fuel economy at all. Unless they’re needed, remove them.
Plan Your Journey - Getting lost isn’t good for your pocket, or your blood pressure. Avoid taking a wrong turn by adding unnecessary miles to your journey, by planning ahead. Have directions close at hand so they can referred to. If you’ve ever been sent up a dirt track by your GPS, you’ll know nothing beats having a good old fashioned map.
High Is Good - The general rule of thumb, is that where conditions allow, you should use the highest gear possible. Changing gear early and keeping revs to down helps minimize fuel use.
Become A Chauffeur - It’s all about driving smoothly and calmly. Avoid unnecessary stopping and starting, which uses more fuel, by leaving a large gap between you and the car ahead. Gradually slowing down and speeding up is far more fuel efficient, as keeping your car moving uses for less fuel than stopping and starting.
Watch Your Braking - Slamming your brakes on at the last moment is terrible for fuel consumption. Anticipate the traffic conditions to use your brakes as little as possible. Try to roll up to junctions and traffic lights – simply lift your foot off the accelerator and anticipate where your will stop.
Switch Off If You’re Not Moving - Stuck in a long line? If your engines switched on, but you’re not moving, you’re using fuel to go nowhere at all. Switch the engine off until the traffic moves again.
Don’t Always Buy The Cheapest Fuel - Researching fuel price’s in your area is a great way to save money. However, if the cheapest fuel is mile away, think twice before setting off on your journey. If it costs more in fuel to travel there, than you’ll save at the pumps, the economics don’t add up.
Also, it’s very tempting to fill that tank up. However a full tank will add more weight, which in turn uses much more fuel. It’s best to only buy what you need.
Switch Off The A/C - Heating windscreens, headlights, air conditioning – they all use power from the engine. So the moment they’re not needed, turn them off and save fuel.
Along with the steps above, keeping your car well maintained will also aid fuel consumption. Regular car servicing is one way to keep your car in a good condition.
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