Top 10 Tips for Reducing Your Car Fuel Consumption

Top 10 Tips for Reducing Your Car Fuel Consumption

1. Accelerate away slowly and avoid harsh braking - both use more fuel, estimated to be about 30% less with smooth driving
2. Avoid using your air conditioner as much as possible - it can increase your consumption by 10%
3. Keep to the speed limit - apart from it being the law it is also cheaper
4. Avoid using a roof-rack or box or if you are on holiday take the box off when you arrive
5. Make sure your tires are at the correct pressure: remember to check them when the car is cold, that is before not during a journey
6. Don't sit and idle your car. When you start up move off immediately, don't wait for the car to "heat up". If you are driving smoothly it will do so no problem.
7. Take out any unnecessary things from your car: the heavier the load the more fuel you use
8. It is really worth shopping around for the cheapest local petrol/gas. It could save you as much as £100 a year.
9. Avoid taking short trips - walk instead or take public transport, it is better for you and better for the environment
10. Plan your journey to avoid delays such as traffic jams and road-works and avoid getting lost!

Socyberty 4/30/08 12:42 PM