subject: Efficient Driving And Being Green [print this page] Due to this driving is going to get that little bit more expensive for us all. This just highlights the need for all drivers to do all they can to drive more efficiently and use less petrol whilst at the same time doing there little bit for the environment. Here are a few ways that you can reduce the amount of petrol you use, save money and be more eco-friendly.
Having a well serviced engine is extremely important as a poorly looked after engine can increase fuel consumption dramatically. By servicing your vehicle accordingly you can help to ensure your engine is running at the optimum level. It is important to look after your cars tyres as well by regularly checking the amount of tread and the air pressure in line with the guidance in your cars handbook. Stick to this to ensure you are not using unnecessary amounts of fuel.
Many people accumulate a lot of unnecessary junk in their car, especially if they have children or travel with work for example. Having regular clearouts, particularly before making long journeys, will make sure you car is not weighed down with clutter and costing you more to run.
When you top up the oil in your vehicle, make sure you use the manufacturers recommended oil as this again will help with fuel efficiency. There are some oils available that are more environmentally friendly than others but make sure they are compatible with your engine before using them. However it is not just what you put in your car that makes the difference; it is how you drive it as well. Driving aggressively is not advisable as you can burn up to a third more fuel than if driving smoothly, in controlled manner.
You are advised to use high gears where possible because driving slower in a higher gear uses less fuel. Rush hour traffic is frustrating and it wastes a considerable amount of fuel, so if you are unfortunate enough to be stuck in the rush hour traffic for a prolonged period of time, consider turning off your engine.
