Road Risk Ltd - Fuel Saving Tips – Reducing
Your Fuel Costs (And Co2)
Top Ten tips :- Reduce driving speeds by 10mph where safe to do so - higher speeds are less efficient.
- Regularly check tyre pressure – under-inflated tyres can use more fuel and need replacing more regularly.
- Air
conditioning uses fuel so turn it off and open the window a fraction –
ideally no more than 10% as full open windows can create drag.
- Turn the engine off if stationary for more than 10 seconds – Also helps the environment.
- Cruise control can help minimise inadvertent variations in throttle speed.
- Reduce loads - clear the boot of unnecessary items.
- Regularly check air and fuel filters, as well as spark plugs – old dirty filters can reduce efficiency
- Roof racks increase drag – take them off when not in use.
- Use the MPG indicator (trip computer) so you’re always aware of how much fuel has been used
- Plan journeys well in advance and try to avoid times that will be congested
Using these tips together with Road Risk Ltd Eco-Driving Course can save you 20% on fuel costs !!!