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Improveyour fuel economy
Compared to other Europeancountries, UK petrol prices are high and rising. With recent political andeconomical unrest the trend is unfortunately likely to continue. But don'tdespair, help is at hand in the shape of a few simple tips from to help cut those fuel costs.
Slowdown
Keeping your speed down can reducethe fuel consumption of the engine. It goes without saying that we should allstick to the speed limit, but your car's handbook will tell you what the mostfuel-efficient in-town and out-of-town speed is for your particular model.
Loseweight
Avoid carrying any unnecessaryweight in the car as heavy loads put more strain on the vehicle, leading tohigher fuel consumption.
Findthe shortest route
Taking the trouble to find theshortest route to your destination can make the journey more economical. GreenFlag's online can help you establish the shortest route from your doorstep to any destinationin Europe.
Cutthe air con
Running the air conditioningincreases the car's fuel consumption so if you want to economise keep it to aminimum.
Closethe windows
Open windows and sun-roofs createdrag which means that you won't travel as far per litre of fuel.
Sharejourneys
By sharing journeys with friends andcolleagues the overall fuel consumption can be reduced.
Multi-taskingsaves money
One long multi-purpose trip is morefuel efficient than several short ones, as a cold engine uses more fuel than awarmed up one.
Shoparound
Check out the difference in pricescharged by garages in your local area. Prices can vary, and if you are a highmileage driver who fills up regularly even one pence off a litre can makesignificant savings. Avoid filling up at motorway service stations as theirprices tend to be higher.
Checkyour pressure
Checking tyre pressure regularly notonly improves the safety and performance of the tyres, it also keeps the carrunning at the optimum fuel efficiency.
Smoothlydoes it
Try to drive as smoothly as possibleand maintain a steady speed. Braking and then accelerating regularly willreduce the number of miles per litre the car can clock up. It's easier to drivesmoothly (and also much safer) if you keep a gap of at least two seconds fromthe car in front of you.
Givethe car a break
When queuing in heavy traffic orwaiting for passengers, turn off the engine to avoid wasting fuel.
Staytuned
Have your car's engine tuned at areputable local garage to ensure it is running at the optimum fuel usage level.
Checkthe oil
As well as maintaining the correctlevels of oil, motorists who want to save money on fuel should check the typeof oil used, as some energy-efficient types can increase the number of milesper litre.
Itpays to be green
Improving your car's fuel efficiency canminimise the damage it causes to the environment, by reducing the amount offossil fuels burnt. Burning fossil fuels releases greenhouse gasses into theatmosphere and contributes to global warming. By following our tips you cansave money and protect the environment at the same time.
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