How Can You Improve Your Fuel Efficiency?

Check your tyres

Your tyres are one of the most important parts of your car, but you might not have checked them in a while. Tyres that are not pumped to the right pressure can drain fuel much faster, so making this simple check could have a big impact on the fuel efficiency of your car.

Lighten the load

Cars burn more fuel when carrying more weight - this makes sense, but you might not have translated this to minimising the amount in your vehicle. It is all too easy to forget to clear your car out, but by lightening the load you will be going through less fuel. So start removing unnecessary items for better fuel efficiency!

Don’t leave your car running

We’ve all left our car running when we’re just “popping out” to pick up dinner or collecting a friend from the train station. However, if you are going to be waiting in your car for longer than thirty seconds, it is worth turning your engine off. Avoid using the drive-thru and similar where possible, because this can increase the time you are running your engine unnecessarily.

Be careful when accelerating and decelerating

It may not occur to you in the middle of a busy day, but even the way you accelerate and decelerate can drain your fuel more quickly. Accelerating quickly is fine, but try to do it so smoothly and steadily. The same applies to decelerating as well, it is best to come to a stop at a steady pace, not suddenly. This can help to contribute to better fuel efficiency overall.

Don’t skip services

It isn’t always obvious when something is wrong with your car, but a vehicle that isn’t in good condition can ruin your fuel economy. Ensure that you take your car in for a regular service to see if there are any hidden issues that could be draining your fuel faster.

Shop around

If you see a fuel price that you think is wildly higher than you expect, then it is worth shopping around to find a better deal. Don’t wait until you are almost out of fuel and panic buy, give yourself time to find the best price and refuel more affordably.

With these tips and simple daily steps like checking your route ahead of time so you don’t get lost and burn more fuel, you should be able to improve your car's fuel efficiency. However, if you are looking for a new vehicle that is a little more fuel-efficient naturally, check out Autozone to explore your options.