Fuel Saving Methods

CAR MAINTENANCE

Engine:

• Engine to be in good condition and tuned up
• Spark plugs must be in good condition.
• Regularly serviced, as per recommended intervals.
• Dirty air cleaners restrict air flow into your engine.

Wheel Alignment & Tyre Pressure

• Wheels must be properly aligned
• Tyre pressures must be correct. Under-inflated tyres will result in poor fuel consumption.
• Wider tyres use more fuel.

DRIVING ECONOMICALLY

1. Minimise engine idling
   • A running engine in a stationary car gets zero kilometres per litre.
2. Do not place foot on clutch (MT)
3. Be gentle with your right foot
   • Accelerate gently. Excess fuel pumped into the cylinders gets blown out through the exhaust.
   • Keep the engine revolutions low; find the ‘sweet spot’ in your engine. (usually around 2,000 rpm)
   • Try to keep RPM below 2,000 rpm.
   • Minimise ‘lugging’ (rpm too low)
4. Anticipation
   • Anticipate traffic situations, lift off when approaching traffic lights – minimise your braking.
5. Get to 4th gear ASAP (AT)
   • Driving too slow will cause transmission downshift.
6. MT – Get to 5th gear ASAP
   • Driving too slow causes ‘lugging’
7. Minimise weight
   • Do not carry unnecessary weight in your vehicle.
8. Air-conditioners need fuel
   • Run with air-cond off when the weather permits.
9. Minimise weight
   • Do not carry unnecessary weight in your vehicle.