DRIVING EXPERTS have revealed tips for reducing fuel consumption that will save you £100s.
With the cost of living continuing to rise, millions of Brits are looking to save money on fuel.
Driving experts have revealed tips for reducing the consumption of fuelGETTY_HUB
Handily, car experts at ATS Euromaster have provided five changes you can make right now to save money on fuel.
The first one is changing the way you drive as it affects your fuel consumption.
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The harder you accelerate, the more fuel you use – ideally, stay under 3,000 revs, as a rough rule.
Always drive in the highest gear possible without labouring the engine too, and change the gear much earlier than feels natural.
Also, try not to hit the brakes too rapidly, as this leads to more acceleration, thus using more fuel.
And before setting off on a trip, always make sure the tyres are in good condition.
Check your car’s manual for the correct tyre pressure, as underinflated tyres can increase fuel consumption anywhere between 0.6% and 3%.
It’s also worth knowing that maintaining the correct tyre pressure will increase longevity, as well as saving on fuel consumption – which also saves you money.
Many people forget that cars use more fuel the heavier they are.
Try removing things such as roof racks, footballs, camping chairs, golf clubs etc.
A lesser-known tip is keeping your car neutral or even switching off your engine when at traffic lights or stuck in traffic to save a bit of fuel each time.
And, lastly, stay in gear while slowing down.
If you move into neutral before you’ve come to a stop, you will be using more fuel.
Remaining in gear activates the fuel cut-off switch which prevents your car from feeding fuel into the car while braking.