Tips to save on fuel costs

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.
6.Abide by the speed limits and slow down on the accelerator because the faster you drive, the more fuel the car may burn. For example, if somebody drives at 55 mph rather then 65 mph, they may be able to get an average of 2 extra miles in per gallon. That is what I call an improvement in fuel economy.
7.Warming up the car should only take around 1 minute, even during the cold wintry mornings. If you’re spending more than a minute in warming up the car, you may be using more of that expensive fuel than required.
8.Plan your day and possibly your week. Try and run more errands in one journey by planning your stops and take the most efficient route. This will save you time as well as money.
9.Don’t rest the left foot on the brake as this may cause a drag that requires more fuel and can wear out the breaks sooner than you think.
10.Ensure that the petrol cap is sealed tightly to avoid any petrol evaporation. Even the slightest hole or gap may cause fuel to evaporate from the tank.
11.Fuel up at the cheapest fuelling station in your area to avoid wasting additional pennies.