How to Reduce Your Petrol Usage

With petrol prices constantly rising, your ability to reduce petrol usage can save you quite a bit of money. It may be simpler than you realise to reduce how much petrol you use. Follow these tips to conserve what you have.

Fill Your Tyres

Your tyre pressure has a big impact on how much petrol your vehicle burns through. It can reduce fuel consumption by 2% if your tyres are properly inflated, so check them before you head out on the motorway. This is especially important if you plan to drive long distances.

Close the Windows

Unless you truly need the air, close those windows to ensure your vehicle is as aerodynamic as possible. The same applies to roof racks and decorations you may attach to your car. Ideally, the air will slip right over it without any obstacles.

Reduce the Weight

Are you carrying about a load of rubbish that doesn’t need to be in the car? Check your boot regularly, as well as the back seat and clear out anything you don’t really need to have with you. The more weight you’re carrying, the more petrol you burn.

Avoid Braking

Of course, if you need to, brakes are quite wonderful. They can certainly ruin your fuel economy, though, if used too often. Drive with an eye to the road ahead and let off the acceleration if there is a speed bump or other hazard ahead. Constant braking and then acceleration can be terrible for using up petrol.

Regularly Service Your Vehicle

Even small leaks and flaws can cause your car to burn a lot more petrol than is necessary. Often, these can be caught and repaired in the early stages if you take your vehicle in for regular servicing. Even between visiting the garage, you can maintain your vehicle by checking the oil and ensuring all other liquids are topped up.

Drive at a Reasonable Speed

Were you aware that driving slower could save you money? If you tend to drive at 80mph and can drop that just 10mph, you increase fuel efficiency by 25%. That’s a good reason to slow down a little and save a lot.

Choose the Right Car

Before you buy a vehicle, do some research on it. Find out just how economic it is when it comes to fuel. In general, the bigger the motor, the more fuel it will use, but there are plenty of economical options coming onto the market. Newer cars tend to be better designed for fuel economy.

Maintaining your vehicle is the best way to improve fuel efficiency and Acorn Tyres is here to help. We offer vehicle services from tyres to brakes. Contact us today.