With the rapidly rising costs of fuel at the fuel pumps, the following hints and tips could help you improve your fuel efficiency and reduce cars impact on the environment.
Pump up to cut down: under inflated tyres create more resistance when your car is moving, which means engines have to work harder, so more fuel is used and more CO2 emissions are produced. The owner handbook will advise the correct pressure.
Clutter in boots add weight and engines must work harder to transport it: Remove any objects you don't need from the boot - and always remove roof boxes or rails when not in use as the drag they create increases fuel consumption.
Drive at the appropriate speed: not only does staying at or within the speed limit increase driver safety, it also reduces CO2 emissions and saves money on fuel costs.
Over-revving accelerates emissions: Revving like a formula 1 car in pole position while standing still only wastes fuel and increases engine wear.
Idling is wasting fuel: if you are likely to be at a standstill for more than three minutes, switch off the engine.
Don't get lost: don't waste fuel by going the wrong way - plan your route before leaving using a route planner available on the internet, such as the AA or the RAC.
