With fuel prices having skyrocketed over the last decade, motorists have become more concerned about the fuel consumption of their car than ever.
Although some cars are far more wasteful of fuel than others, there are many simple ways to increase the mileage of any vehicle and potentially save huge amounts of money.
Preparing Your Car To Increase Mileage
There are various quick, easy preparations to a vehicle which can be made to make a car more fuel efficient before a journey begins.
The larger the weight of a car, the harder its engine has to work to power it. It is therefore of great benefit for motorists to clear their vehicle of any unnecessary weight before they begin their journey. Carrying a roof rack or any unessential items in the trunk of a vehicle will increase the fuel consumption of a vehicle.
Making sure a vehicle’s tyres are pumped to the correct pressure can also save plenty of fuel over time. Information on the recommended tyre pressures can be found in the vehicle documentation.
According to Michelin, if tyres deflate to more than 14 psi less than their recommended pressure, it can cost motorists an extra tank of fuel every year. A correctly inflated tyre will also improve breaking distance, handling and the lifespan of tyres.
Planning your journey well in advance to avoid traffic jams or getting lost is also a great tip in order to save fuel. Unnecessary idling and the constant stopping and starting caused by traffic queues can be a huge waste of fuel, whilst extra miles taking wrong turns and asking for directions means extra money wasted at the pumps.
Eco Driving To Save Fuel
‘Eco Driving’ is a term used to describe the most fuel efficient way of handling a vehicle during journeys. Motorists can greatly increase their miles per gallon just by considering how hard they are working their engine during their journeys.
Eco drivers try and use as few revs during their journey as possible. Emergency starts and driving at high speeds are both needless ways to waste fuel. Driving in urban areas in a high gear works an engine far less and saves fuel in abundance. Driving at 70mph on the motorway rather than speeding ahead of traffic will also save plenty of cash over time.
Maintaining Your Car To Get Better Mileage
Keeping your car properly serviced may put motorists slightly out of pocket but can make them few profits when it comes to saving fuel. Regularly changing oil and tuning your engine according to the vehicle’s manual can increase fuel economy no end.
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