10 Fuel Saving Actions

• Drag Factor - Remove roof/bike racks, they create drag and increase fuel consumption. Don't drive with you window open over 35 mph creates drag and increases fuel consumption

• Tyre Pressures - Under inflated tyres have increase rolling resistance and increase fuel consumption. Also worn tyres.

• Drive Smoothly - Avoid harsh acceleration and heavy Braking. Pulling away too fast uses up to 60% more fuel.

• Gear Changes - Changing gear at a modest engine speed, between 2000 and 2500 rpm reduces fuel consumption by up to 15%

• Speed Limits - Make you fuel go further. Driving at 70mph uses 30% more fuel than at 50 mph. Driving at 70 mph along the motor way instead of 80mph can save 40% every 10 miles.

• Start up and Go - Drive off immediately when starting from cold. Idling to heat the engine wastes fuel and causes rapid engine wear.

• Avoid Short Journeys - A cold engine uses much fuel and catalytic converters take miles to become effective.

• Switch Engine Off - Stuck in a Jam. Turning off the engine after 2 minutes will save fuel and cut all emissions.

• Air Conditioning - Having your air conditioning on will increase you fuel consumption.

• Replace the dirty Air Filter - A dirty of clogged air filter can reduced your mpg by 10%.