It is important to maintain your car and ensure it’s in good working order before any journey is made, especially long distance journeys so that you can get the most miles out of your fuelled car. Below are 11 fuel saving tips that can be followed:
1.Ensure that the car tyres are inflated to the correct pressure and that the tyres also have the correct tread depth. The cars manufacturers guide should contain details on the cars recommended tread depth and tyre pressure as this varies with different car models.
2.Ensure that the cars engine is tuned regularly and ensure that this is followed up by a routine maintenance check on the car either by you or by an approved garage.
3.Ensure that any junk has been removed from the cars boot. Some professionals believe that for every 250 pound worth of extra weight that the engine has to transport, the car can lose up to 1 mile per gallon.
4.Use cash to pay for your fuel at petrol stations that charge extra to process a credit card payment.
5.Drive economically and intelligently. Making fast starts and sudden stops may use more fuel. Avoid revving the car unnecessarily. Revving may also use more fuel than is necessary.
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