We all seem to be in a state of shock with the ever-increasing fuel price. Here are some fuel-saving tips from The Automobile Association of South Africa:
- Check your tyre pressure! Under-inflated tyres are a major no-no.
- Service your car regularly.
- Reduce drag caused by external fixings.
- Switch off the air con (not always possible in Durban).
- Stop/start driving burns up fuel. Try to predict and allow for congestion, lift off the accelerator earlier and slow down more gently.
- Unnecessary idling burns up fuel. If you’re in a serious traffic jam, switch off the engine if it’s safe to do so.
- When driving on a steep hill, do not labour the engine at low engine speeds. It is better to use a lower gear and keep engine speed higher.
For more information visit www.aa.co.za/247/fuel-tips/
1 Comment
Close your windows will also help to save petrol, why?
Opening your windows will increase the turbulences and eventually cost you fuel. If you can, use only the ventilation system of your car. I cannot really gauge this against using the air conditioner. I believe that opening your windows at low speeds and using the air conditioner at high speeds gives you better fuel economy.