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Driving at high speed (over 80 km and especially over 100 km) uses more fuel and causes more pollution. Try to keep to lower speeds
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When starting off, turn the engine on then drive off gently and without delay. This will reduce excessive fuel consumption and pollution.
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A properly maintained car will have good engine lubrication, wheel alignment and well adjusted brakes reducing your fuel consumption
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By watching the roads ahead and anticipating any likely problems, your driving style will become smoother, better controlled and be safer for you and other road users
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Safe and economical driving requires you to maintain a sufficient distance behind the car in front - a minimum of 10m for every 15km/h speed. This way you can brake and accelerate more smoothly
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Avoid over-revving the engine and drive in as high a gear as is suitable to road conditions
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Take off unused bike racks or roof boxes and save 15-40%. Use the car’s vents rather than leaving the windows or sun roof open, saving you a further 3-5%.
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Even if you only have to wait 30 seconds, it is more economical to switch the engine off and start it again when necessary
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Tyres 0.5 bar below manufacturers recommended pressure increase wear and fuel consumption by 2-3%.
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At bends, reducing speed gently and in time and accelerating smoothly when you are halfway through will reduce excessive fuel consumption.
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A cold engine uses significantly more fuel than a warm engine – try avoiding your car for very short journeys.
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The rear window demister being on uses 3-5% more fuel. Remember to switch it off when the window is clear.
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An aggressive driving style can lead to an increase in fuel consumption of 10-12% above average. In contrast, an energy aware driving style can save up to 13% on fuel consumption and is better for the environment and for your wallet. So the next time a boy racer swoops in behind you and then tears off down the road, you can delight in the fact that he is wasting his pocket money!