FUEL SAVING TIPS

Drive at the speed limit

20% More fuel is consumed if you drive 10 k's over the speed limit.

Where possible close windows and remove luggage racks this will ensure less drag.

Service your car on a regular basis and your vehicle will run more efficiently.

Sudden acceleration, braking suddenly and gunning an engine all consume excessive fuel.

For short trips use a bicycle or walk. It takes no fuel.

Turn the nozzle 180 degrees when you have finished fueling. Get every last drop.

Fresh is best. Less contamination in the fuel due to no settling time.

Under or over inflation can effect your fuel efficiency by up to 2%.

Topping up in short bursts is not what the pumps do efficiently. You may be short changed.

Car pooling saves everyone. You maintain the car, they pay fuel.

Engines are now in the 20Th century, they no longer need idle time to warm up. That's just you.

Have the correct tyre for your engine. This info is on the drivers door sill.

Fuel is measured in volume not density. Cooler temperatures mean the fuel is denser, therefore more bang for your buck.

Accelerate before you approach a hill or slope. More fuel will be consumed if you accelerate while on the incline.

A sudden change in fuel usage can mean mechanical problems.

1 trip for 3 errands saves 3 unnecessary fuel bills.

Driving on rough roads can equate to 30% fuel economy reduction.

Shop around, but be aware the further you go the more you may spend to get there thus defeating the purpose.

Leave the mother in law at home with the kids. Extra weight increases fuel consumption.

Stop start traveling consumes more fuel with constant acceleration, deceleration.

Is it more efficient to switch off the engine while waiting if you are going to be more than 45 seconds.

Clogged fuel & air filters increase fuel wastage.

A clean exterior reduces drag, thus reducing fuel consumption.

Use your cruise control on the highway. The computer knows more than you about efficiency.