How to Improve Fuel Consumption

Efficiency is fuel consumption is good practice – both for the environment and for your expenditure. Check out these 7 tips on improving your car’s fuel consumption:

  1. Maintain proper tyre pressure. Deflated tyres require more energy to move, and this will quickly add up. Not only that, but the increased friction that a deflated tyre experiences will decrease its lifespan – so two great reasons to have your air pressure correctly maintained.
  2. Don’t overuse the air conditioning. Only use the air-con when you need it. Especially when you are stuck in traffic, your engine will have to work overtime to keep your car cool. Best roll down the windows, and only use the air conditioning when you are going faster for a length of time.
  3. Go light. The extra luggage that you have in the boot can make a real difference to your fuel consumption. So if you don’t need it, give it the boot, so to speak.
  4. Don’t fill her up. Just as you shouldn’t pack what isn’t needed, don’t carry the extra weight of a full tank unless you plan to be emptying it on a long journey. So only fill her up halfway. But that said, also take care not to run too low, which can be damaging to the catalytic converter.
  5. Avoid high speeds. Driving fast means your car has to combat greater air resistance, significantly adding to fuel consumption. So avoid going over 60mph unless really necessary. Also avoid heavy acceleration, which also demands a lot of fuel and energy.
  6. Keep an eye on prices. Fuel prices can vary considerably from station to station, so check online for the best deal before you take to the road. Make this part of your routine, and you’ll soon be saving a lot of money. Also, pay attention to what loyalty schemes are on offer.
  7. Take good care of your vehicle. Finally, maintaining a smooth-running car can make all the difference to your fuel consumption. Regular servicing will identify any potential issues before they can start seriously impacting your fuel consumption, and will also help ensure a more pleasurable driving experience all round.

If you want the best from your car, book a car servicing today. We’ll make sure you’re running efficiently and will help maintain the long-term value of your vehicle.