Cutting costs where possible is becoming an essential part of our daily routine, especially since the UK is bracing for the cost-of-living crisis. Unfortunately for drivers, we’re having to pay an increase on fuel prices as supermarkets refuse to cut their forecourt prices. With fuel remaining a high cost, we wanted to share some easy-to-adapt money saving tips on fuel.
- Monitor your acceleration and breaking
Having a heavy right foot actually has more of an impact on your driving than you may realise. Accelerating quickly and breaking more harshly can directly increase fuel consumption. To avoid this, be mindful when performing these transitions, try to keep your revs low, as the higher they are, the more fuel consumed.
- Keep your start-stop systems activated
If your engine is running and your car is stationary, fuel consumption increases due to your engine overheating. As most drivers on the road experience, we can’t avoid being stationary, especially with current roadworks and traffic delays. So, it’s important you keep your start-stop systems switched on at all times, this will reduce the amount of time your engine spends idling leading to better fuel consumption.
- Utilise Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
When traveling on motorways, the constant change in acceleration and deceleration increases fuel consumption. An easy way to conserve your fuel is by using Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) as it keeps your vehicle at a continuous speed consuming less fuel.
- Switch to Auto AC
When traveling on motorways, the constant change in acceleration and deceleration increases fuel consumption. An easy way to conserve your fuel is by using Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) as it keeps your vehicle at a continuous speed consuming less fuel.
- Plan your route ahead of time
Where possible, it’s always best to plan your journey ahead of time. Look out for any roadworks, traffic jams or accident that may pop up on your route. Avoiding these areas will be important when wanting to drive more efficiently.
Incorporating these small-but-effective habits into your daily driving will help your overall fuel consumption, keeping your fuel bill that little more affordable.
