Guest post by Vlad
Looking to become more fuel efficient? This is something that most motorists are looking to do in 2023 both in terms of saving money during a fuel and cost-of-living crisis and reducing their environmental impact. It is not always easy to cut back on driving or buy an electric car, so what are some other ways for a motorist to become more fuel efficient and save money?
Vehicle Maintenance
First, you need to keep your vehicle in the best condition. Maintenance is important for protecting the vehicle and preventing issues from arising, but it can also help in terms of fuel efficiency. Vehicle maintenance makes your vehicle more efficient, which will help to reduce fuel consumption. In particular, you need to keep a close eye on your tyres as these can have a big impact on efficiency. You want to keep them inflated to the recommended pressure and replace your car tyres if they are approaching the tyre tread depth limit (1.6mm). You will want to book MOT online when it is due as there is a backlog that could delay this.
Keep Momentum
In terms of driving style, you want to try and be as smooth as possible and maintain momentum when possible. If you are regularly braking, coming to a complete stop and using the accelerator then you will be using more fuel, so you will want to read the road ahead and try to maintain momentum. If you are approaching a red light, for example, then you can ease back on acceleration to keep the vehicle moving as opposed to having to stop the car.
Keep an Eye on the Weight
You also need to consider basic physics when it comes to fuel consumption – the heavier that your car is, the more fuel will be required to power the vehicle. Therefore, you should try to keep weight down where possible by removing anything that you do not need in the boot or cabin. Additionally, avoid driving with the windows down as this can create drag which will use up more fuel.
Combining Journeys
You should also think ahead and try to combine journeys together to cut back on fuel consumption. An engine will be more efficient when warmed up, so it is better to combine multiple trips into one round trip as opposed to several different journeys even if it is exactly the same mileage.
Hopefully, the advice in this post will help you to become a more fuel-efficient driver in 2023. Many motorists are looking to become more fuel efficient right now as a way to save money during the cost-of-living crisis as well as to reduce their environmental impact. Not everyone is in a position to cut back on driving or buy an electric car, but there are always things that you can do to save money on fuel and reduce your environmental impact.
